The Power Struggle Within Sudan's Military: Meet the Key Players
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Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, also known as Hemedti, is a former warlord and deputy head of state in Sudan. He rose to power through the Janjaweed militia and caught the eye of former dictator Omar al-Bashir. Hemedti formed the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in 2013, which has been accused of committing atrocities against protesters. He is now in a power struggle with army chief Abdel-Fattah al-Burhan, with both sides accusing the other of mobilizing forces. Many Sudanese view Hemedti as an existential threat to the country's democratic transition and viability as a state.
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