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What roles did Gedo Hamdan Ahmed hold, and when?

Gedo Hamdan Ahmed

Sudanese officer who commands the North Darfur section of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

CurrentCurrent answer

Currently Commander, North Darfur section, Rapid Support Forces (RSF), since 2021. 2 dated roles on record.

Latest source 25 Feb 2026Reviewed 26 Oct 20269 sources

Roles, most recent first

  1. 2021 – present
    Commander, North Darfur section Rapid Support Forces (RSF) Current

    RSF commander for North Darfur; OFAC states he has held the post since 2021.1 2 3

  2. Military rank (recorded differently by authorities) Rapid Support Forces (RSF) Date uncertain

    OFAC describes him as an RSF major general; the UN narrative summary as a lieutenant general and deputy commander; the EU draft listing as a brigadier general.2 4 5

Sources

  1. PrimaryUK Sanctions List: Sudan (document last updated 12/12/2025)FCDO / GOV.UK · 12 Dec 2025
  2. PrimaryTreasury Sanctions Sudanese Paramilitary Commanders for Atrocities in El-FasherUS Department of the Treasury · 19 Feb 2026
  3. PrimarySecurity Council 1591 Sanctions Committee Adds Four Entries to Its Sanctions List (SC/16303)United Nations · 24 Feb 2026
  4. PrimaryNarrative summary of reasons for listing: Gedo Hamdan Ahmed (SDi.007)United Nations Security Council · 24 Feb 2026
  5. PrimaryCouncil document 5199/26: draft Council Decision amending Decision (CFSP) 2023/2135 (Sudan), AnnexCouncil of the European Union · 26 Jan 2026

Record history

26 Oct 2026 Record published and reviewed.

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