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Hemedti

Tracked across 10 events · 142 articles · First seen Mar 21, 2025 · Last active Aug 13, 2026

Sentiment
-62
Attention
6
Events
10
Relationships
6
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Events (10)
2 -90
Domestic
Sudan court sentences Hemedti to death
Impact: Sentenced to death in absentia for war crimes and genocide; first judicial verdict against him since war began.
Jul 09, 2026 · 13 articles
4 -70
International
RSF launches large-scale drone attacks across Sudan
On August 12-13, 2026, Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched a large-scale coordinated drone and ground offensive against multiple army-controlled cities, including the capital Sudan — Khartoum, Sudan — El-Obeid, Sudan — Atbara, Sudan —…
Impact: Daglo commands the RSF and ordered the retaliatory offensive. His actions escalate the conflict and may influence his international reputation and support.
Aug 12, 2026 · 13 articles
2 -90
International
Sudan Darfur War Crimes Report
Impact: Hemedti, the general of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has acknowledged abuses by his fighters but disputed the scale of the atrocities.
Feb 14, 2026 · 12 articles
4 -80
International
UAE Accused of Aiding Sudan's RSF
Impact: General Hemedti>>>, commander of the Rapid Support Forces>>>, acknowledged that Colombian mercenaries aided his group in operating drones.
May 25, 2026 · 8 articles
3 -40
International
US sanctions Sudan over chemical weapons
Impact: RSF commander Hemeti has been sanctioned by the US for atrocities; his forces are engaged in the civil war against the army.
Jul 20, 2026 · 6 articles
2 -60
Accidents
Sudan army drone strike kills 35 in Darfur
Impact: As RSF commander, Daglo's leadership is central to the conflict. His recent video message encouraged intensified operations, contributing to escalation.
Aug 02, 2026 · 6 articles
4 -20
International
Sudan Aid Conference Pledges Billions
Impact: Hemedti is the commander of the Rapid Support Forces and was Abdel Fattah al-Burhan's deputy.
Apr 15, 2026 · 26 articles
2 -80
International
Sudan RSF war crimes complaint in Kenya
Impact: Hemedti>>> is the leader of the Rapid Support Forces>>> (RSF) and has been accused of genocide by the United States — Presidency of Joe Biden.
Jun 09, 2026 · 12 articles
6 -90
International
RSF Accused of El Fasher Atrocities
Impact: Hemedti is the leader of the Rapid Support Forces, and Amnesty International shared its report with him, though no response was received.
Jun 18, 2026 · 26 articles
6 0
International
Sudan Civil War Enters Fourth Year
Apr 15, 2026 · 20 articles
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Relationships (6)
Rapid Support Forces ↔ Hemedti
Rapid Support Forces ↔ Hemedti
Sudan ↔ Hemedti
Sudan ↔ Hemedti
United Nations ↔ Hemedti
United Nations ↔ Hemedti
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