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What roles did Abdelrahim Hamdan Dagalo hold, and when?

Abdelrahim Hamdan Dagalo

Sudanese military officer who is the deputy commander of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

Latest source 25 Feb 2026Updated 26 Oct 20267 sources

CurrentNow

Currently Deputy Commander / Deputy Leader, Rapid Support Forces (RSF), since an undated start. 2 dated roles on record.

Identity record: Public Figure Record Verified

Roles, most recent first

  1. Deputy Commander / Deputy Leader Rapid Support Forces (RSF) Current

    Second-ranking figure in the RSF, the paramilitary force led by his brother Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, as described in US, EU, UK and UN listings.1 2 3 4

  2. Lieutenant General Rapid Support Forces (RSF) Date uncertain

    Military rank recorded in the UK sanctions listing.3

Where the dates come from

  1. PrimaryTreasury Sanctions Sudanese Paramilitary LeaderUS Department of the Treasury · 6 Sep 2023
  2. PrimaryCouncil Decision (CFSP) 2025/2369 amending Decision (CFSP) 2023/2135Official Journal of the European Union (EUR-Lex) · 20 Nov 2025
  3. PrimarySanctions Notice: Sudan, 25 February 2026FCDO (gov.uk) · 25 Feb 2026
  4. PrimarySecurity Council 1591 Sanctions Committee adds four entries to its sanctions list (SC/16303)United Nations · 24 Feb 2026

Changes

26 Oct 2026 Published after review.

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