The Rise of Hemedti and the RSF in Sudan's Power Struggle.

General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, also known as Hemedti, rose from a camel trader to become Sudan's second most powerful man and one of its richest. He played a prominent role in toppling President Omar al-Bashir in 2019 and later quashing protests by Sudanese seeking democracy. As deputy head of state, Hemedti has taken on some of Sudan's most important portfolios, including the economy and peace negotiations with rebel groups. However, his power is derived from his Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary, which has complicated efforts to restore civilian rule after the military coup in October 2021.