[Africa News\Sudan]
A large number of government forces, including the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) – the paramilitary force established in 2013 which carried out highly abusive counter insurgency campaigns in Darfur, Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile – surrounded the sit-in area. After an initial attempt by men in police uniforms to move a barricade, witnesses said RSF soldiers opened fire on unarmed protesters, instantly killing many. The soldiers rounded up and beat protestors, subjecting them to various abuses and humiliation, burned tents and looted and destroyed property. They also raped protesters and committed other acts of sexual violence.
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Rapid Support Forces
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[Africa News\Sudan]
“A new prime minister, Abdalla Hamdock has been charged with leading the country through a three-year transitional period. While these are encouraging signals, the toughest challenges lie ahead. Sudan faces crushing debt, sanctions, and a worsening economic environment. Meanwhile, hardliners within the security services, and in particular the RSF have deeply entrenched interests and could serve as spoilers for a transition to civilian rule. That is why this nascent transition requires U.S. support.”
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