Sudan investigation maps commanders linked to wartime rape
Summary
A Centre for Information Resilience investigation identified 25 commanders from the Rapid Support Forces, Sudanese Armed Forces and allied groups who appeared in areas and periods linked to reported sexual violence during Sudan’s war. The investigation matched verified footage and other evidence with reports from survivors and organizations, but said it did not establish that every identified commander personally committed or ordered rape.Key Facts
- The investigation examined five locations and periods of reported sexual abuse.
- It included Khademallah Khashmin Herika, an RSF major whose video appeared to encourage rape; the investigation could not establish where the video was filmed.
- The UN fact-finding mission documented mass and gang rape during the RSF takeover of el-Fasher, including at the Saudi Hospital and el-Fasher University.
- A survivor cited in the report said soldiers held and raped girls for two nights at quarters near Garni.
- CIR verified RSF deputy commander Abdul Rahim Hamdan Dagalo at the former 6th Infantry Division base and the Saudi Hospital in el-Fasher.
- The investigation also tracked Gedo Hamdan Ahmed, known as Ibn Shouk, from the RSF assault on Zamzam camp to the takeover of el-Fasher.
- Investigators checked identities, locations and, where possible, filming dates, and had two analysts independently verify commander sightings.
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