Abdul Rahim Dagalo

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Abdul Rahim Hamdan Dagalo Musa (Arabic: عبدالرحيم حمدان دقلو موسى) is a Sudanese military officer who is the deputy leader of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary organisation in Sudan. His political influence grew as he became the RSF's deputy leader in 2018, establishing strong ties within the former Bashir regime. He played a role in the killing of the protesters during the 2019 Sudanese revolution. Abdul Rahim is the older brother of Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, also known as Hemedti, the commander of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Abdul Rahim initially served in the border guards, rising to colonel when the RSF was established in 2013. Alongside his military career, the Dagalo family ventured into commercial activities, including mining and gold prospecting, notably with Al-Junaid Company. In April 2023, as the RSF clashed with Sudan's armed forces, he faced international sanctions for alleged human rights abuses. Abdul Rahim defended himself, claiming the sanctions were unjust...

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