United Nations & Rapid Support Forces
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International
United Nations: A United Nations facility was hit by a drone strike, resulting in the deaths of six peacekeepers and injuries to eight others. The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the attack and called for accountability.
Rapid Support Forces: The Rapid Support Forces are a paramilitary group blamed by the Sudanese military for the drone strike on the United Nations facility. They are engaged in a conflict with the Sudanese military.
Dec 13, 2025 · 8 articles
International
United Nations: The United Nations and its human rights chief, Volker Türk, are sounding a 'red alert' about the humanitarian crisis in Sudan — El-Obeid, calling for international intervention to prevent further atrocities and highlighting the severe impact on civilians.
Rapid Support Forces: The Rapid Support Forces are a paramilitary group engaged in conflict with the Sudanese Armed Forces in Sudan, responsible for siege conditions, drone strikes, and alleged atrocities in cities like Sudan — El-Obeid and Sudan — El Fasher.
Jun 25, 2026 · 72 articles
International
United Nations: The United Nations welcomed the extension of the Adre border crossing and continues to express concern over the escalating conflict and humanitarian crisis in Sudan, actively calling for civilian protection and unimpeded aid access.
Rapid Support Forces: The Rapid Support Forces are one of the warring parties involved in intensifying clashes and drone attacks in El Obeid, contributing to the insecurity and humanitarian crisis.
Jun 29, 2026 · 6 articles
International
United Nations: The United Nations, through its High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk, is documenting and condemning the increased use of drone warfare and its impact on civilians in Sudan, highlighting the humanitarian catastrophe.
Rapid Support Forces: The Rapid Support Forces are one of the warring parties in Sudan, increasingly using drone warfare and responsible for civilian deaths and atrocities.
Jun 15, 2026 · 15 articles
International
United Nations: The UN, through OHCHR, issued the report calling for disruption of the war economy.
Rapid Support Forces: RSF controls territory and resources, looting gum arabic and smuggling it across borders.
Jul 15, 2026 · 9 articles
International
United Nations: The United Nations has reported on the severe humanitarian crisis and atrocities in Sudan, with its fact-finding mission concluding that the assault on El-Fasher bore the 'hallmarks of genocide'. It is also called upon to deploy a protection force.
Rapid Support Forces: The Rapid Support Forces are accused of committing crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing during their campaign to seize El-Fasher, leading to severe international condemnation and calls for accountability.
Jun 18, 2026 · 26 articles
Accidents
United Nations: The UN has called for protection of civilians and facilitated the United Nations Human Rights Council measure.
Rapid Support Forces: The RSF is a main belligerent, reportedly responsible for drone strikes causing child casualties and condemned by the United Nations Human Rights Council.
Jul 06, 2026 · 21 articles
Accidents
United Nations: The UN reported the record attacks and condemned the violence, calling for accountability and protection of aid workers.
Rapid Support Forces: The Rapid Support Forces, the paramilitary group fighting the Sudanese Armed Forces, are also implicated in the conflict causing aid worker deaths and civilian casualties in Sudan.
Aug 17, 2026 · 29 articles
International
United Nations: The United Nations>>> has highlighted sexual violence as a defining feature of the war in Sudan>>> and is involved in monitoring and reporting these atrocities, though its funding for related programs has been impacted.
Rapid Support Forces: The Rapid Support Forces>>> are accused of widespread sexual violence, abduction, and ransom demands against women in Sudan, significantly damaging their reputation and potentially leading to international condemnation.
Jun 03, 2026 · 6 articles
International
United Nations: A United Nations>>> panel of experts reported on the presence and combat roles of Colombian mercenaries in Sudan>>> and identified the private security firm involved in their hiring.
Rapid Support Forces: The Rapid Support Forces>>> is the paramilitary group in Sudan's war that allegedly received training and military support from the United Arab Emirates>>> via Colombian mercenaries, and is accused of war crimes and genocide.
May 25, 2026 · 8 articles
Accidents
United Nations: The UN has issued warnings and red alerts regarding the conflict, highlighting the humanitarian catastrophe and potential genocide.
Rapid Support Forces: The RSF controls the village and condemned the attack. The strike killed two of its commanders, potentially affecting its military operations and morale.
Aug 02, 2026 · 6 articles
International
United Nations: The UN has issued a red alert over the catastrophe in El-Obeid and is likely to be involved in coordinating humanitarian corridors and ceasefire efforts.
Rapid Support Forces: The RSF is one of the warring parties in the conflict, responsible for attacks that have led to the humanitarian crisis; international pressure may affect its operations.
Aug 09, 2026 · 6 articles
International
United Nations: The United Nations has reported on the civilian casualties and humanitarian crisis in Sudan, highlighting the severity of the conflict and the displacement of millions.
Rapid Support Forces: The Rapid Support Forces are a key belligerent in the Sudanese conflict, controlling significant territories and engaging in drone warfare, which contributes to civilian casualties and displacement.
Jun 06, 2026 · 6 articles
Accidents
United Nations: The UN warned that drone strikes have destroyed civilian infrastructure in Sudan — El-Obeid and noted the humanitarian crisis in Sudan.
Rapid Support Forces: The RSF is accused of carrying out deliberate drone strikes on civilians, escalating the conflict and drawing international condemnation.
Jul 08, 2026 · 6 articles
International
United Nations: The UN is called to support limited withdrawals and has accused the RSF of genocide, playing a monitoring and humanitarian role.
Rapid Support Forces: The RSF is the paramilitary group targeted by the withdrawal demand; it faces genocide accusations and continues military campaigns, undermining peace efforts.
Apr 20, 2026 · 6 articles
International
United Nations: The UN has described the crisis as the world's largest humanitarian crisis, with millions facing food insecurity.
Rapid Support Forces: The RSF is the rival paramilitary group in the conflict; it has also been sanctioned by the US for atrocities, including genocide in Darfur.
Jul 20, 2026 · 6 articles
International
United Nations: The UN has called the conflict a 'war of atrocities' and is involved in humanitarian efforts. The escalation increases the need for international intervention and aid.
Rapid Support Forces: The RSF is the main aggressor in this offensive, launching coordinated drone and ground attacks across Sudan. The group's actions intensify the conflict and may affect its international standing and any financial support.
Aug 12, 2026 · 13 articles
International
United Nations: UN experts described the crimes as bearing hallmarks of genocide; the UN Security Council granted ICC jurisdiction over Darfur.
Rapid Support Forces: The RSF is accused of committing genocide-like crimes in Darfur; the ICC breakthrough may lead to future arrest warrants, increasing legal pressure on the paramilitary group.
Jul 09, 2026 · 8 articles
Domestic
United Nations: Describes Sudan conflict as world's largest displacement and hunger crisis.
Rapid Support Forces: RSF leader sentenced to death; assets ordered confiscated; group faces increased international isolation.
Jul 09, 2026 · 13 articles
Accidents
United Nations: UN agencies are coordinating aid and warning of atrocities, but access constraints limit their effectiveness.
Rapid Support Forces: RSF is involved in the conflict, launching drone strikes and preparing ground assaults, hindering aid access and exacerbating the outbreak.
Jul 01, 2026 · 36 articles
International
United Nations: The United Nations has reported on the civilian casualties from drone strikes in Sudan and describes the wider conflict as the world's largest displacement and hunger crises.
Rapid Support Forces: The Rapid Support Forces>>> carried out drone strikes in el-Obeid, killing at least 15 people and wounding dozens, intensifying the conflict and humanitarian crisis in Sudan>>>.
Jun 11, 2026 · 15 articles
Accidents
United Nations: The UN is involved in monitoring and responding to the hunger crisis, but its agencies face challenges in delivering aid.
Rapid Support Forces: The paramilitary group's looting and conflict have destroyed farms and displaced farmers, exacerbating the agricultural crisis.
Aug 22, 2026 · 6 articles
International
United Nations: The United Nations>>> has accused both warring sides in Sudan>>> of committing atrocities, underscoring the severity of the conflict.
Rapid Support Forces: The Rapid Support Forces>>> are accused of targeting civilians in al-Murrah, violating international humanitarian law and contributing to the humanitarian crisis.
May 29, 2026 · 6 articles
International
United Nations: UN experts estimate that 50-70% of Sudan's gold is smuggled annually, providing context for the sanctions.
Rapid Support Forces: The RSF, which controls most gold-producing areas in Darfur and Kordofan, faces reduced revenue from gold sales to the EU.
Jul 13, 2026 · 22 articles
International
United Nations: Called for extending arms embargo; reported war economy sustaining conflict.
Rapid Support Forces: Paramilitary group targeted by sanctions; accused of benefiting from illicit gold trade.
Jul 16, 2026 · 7 articles
International
United Nations: The United Nations>>> has accused the Rapid Support Forces>>> (RSF) of committing atrocities that may amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Rapid Support Forces: The Rapid Support Forces>>> (RSF) is the primary subject of the war crimes complaint, accused of torture, sexual violence, and other atrocities in Sudan. This complaint is the first attempt to prosecute its members outside Sudan.
Jun 09, 2026 · 12 articles
Accidents
Rapid Support Forces: The Rapid Support Forces are a paramilitary group involved in the civil war in Sudan, contributing to the inaccessibility of the Darfur region for aid groups and exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.
Sep 02, 2025 · 7 articles
International
Rapid Support Forces: The Rapid Support Forces, which grew out of the Janjaweed militia, are currently fighting a civil war with the Sudanese army, with ongoing reports of atrocities.
Oct 06, 2025 · 7 articles
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