Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo

Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo

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Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, also known as Hemedti, is the leader of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan. He has been a prominent figure during the ongoing civil war in the country, which has included accusations of genocide and human rights abuses committed by his forces.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
103,745
Power
2,801$
Sentiment
3.89
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 2 3.00 0.08% +0% 67,886,011 55,896 $2,700,000 2,223$
Norway 1 4.00 0.12% +0% 5,421,241 6,676 $403,000 496$
Kenya 1 5.00 0.08% +0% 53,771,296 41,173 $106,000 81$
Totals 4 127,078,548 103,745 $3,209,000 2,800$
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Recent Mentions

Kenya Kenya: General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, commonly known as Hemedti, leads the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in Sudan. 5

The Standard: Saudi Arabia is running recruitment networks for Sudan's war, reports says

United Kingdom United Kingdom: The war began in April 2023 when a power struggle between the SAF headed by Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and the RSF led by Gen Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo erupted in violence in the capital, Khartoum. 5

The Guardian: ‘The situation is terrible’: aid workers on life in Sudanese city pummelled by drone strikes | Sudan

Kenya Kenya: Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo is the younger brother of Rapid Support Forces commander Hemedti, who is also implicated in the passport scheme. 2

The Standard: From warlords to shadowy figures, how rogue officials dish out passports to crooks

Kenya Kenya: Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo is the younger brother of Rapid Support Forces commander Hemedti. 3

The Standard: How rogue officials gave warlords, business crooks Kenyan passports

United Kingdom United Kingdom: He is the former deputy of Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and commands the RSF. 3

BBC: Chad shuts border with Sudan in bid to stop conflict spreading

United Kingdom United Kingdom: He is the RSF Commander whose fighters are accused of committing widespread atrocities throughout the continuing civil war. 2

BBC: Sudan slams Uganda for hosting leader of RSF paramilitary force

Ghana Ghana: Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, widely known as Hemedti, is the RSF leader who acknowledged some 'violations' during the takeover of el-Fasher. 5

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Sudan atrocities are 'hallmarks of genocide', UN says