Sudanese army reports 1st defection of senior RSF commander

Sudan's RSF Attacks East Gezira Villages Following Defection
CAIRO/DUBAI (Reuters) - Paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have attacked villages in the east of Sudan's El Gezira state, killing at least 25 people, following the defection of high-ranking RSF officer Abuagla Keikal who is from the area, activists said.
RSF Captures Towns in Central Sudan After a Senior Commander's Defection
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have captured several towns in eastern Gezira State, Sudan, following Gen. Abuagla Keikal’s defection from the RSF to the army. Local sources told Asharq Al-Awsat that RSF began attacking Tamboul on Sunday evening,
Sudan’s army claims first defection of senior RSF commander
Sudan’s army said on Sunday a commander from its foe the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) had defected with some of his troops, in what would be the first such move by a senior figure since the sides started fighting more than 18 months ago.
Sudanese Army Welcomes First Defection of RSF Central Commander
The Sudanese army on Sunday welcomed the defection of a central commander in the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Abuagla Keikal, along with some of his troops, marking what it said was the first time a senior figure has left the group.
Sudanese army reports first defection of senior RSF commander
Sudan's army said on Sunday a commander from its foe the Rapid Support Forces had defected with some of his troops, the first such move by a senior figure since the two sides went to war more than 18 months ago.
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