[56425] Cracks in the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan: Senior commanders defect to the army's ranks

Upheaval in the ranks of the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan

On May 11, 2026, a series of significant defections were reported within the 'Rapid Support Forces' (RSF) militia in Sudan. According to Eyaaaad and tmrrah9, who are identified with a pro-Sudanese army stance, prominent field commander Ali Rizq Allah, known as 'Al-Safina', announced his defection from the militia's ranks. It is reported that his forces, operating in the Kordofan sector, are expected to shift their allegiance.

In addition, Eyaaaad reports on the defection of field commander 'Bashara Al-Hawaira', who crossed over with a force including 11 combat vehicles to the control of the Sudanese Army. Simultaneously, the defection of six additional officers from the Al-Mahamid tribe, under the command of Major Ismail Ali Abd al-Rahman, was reported. These sources describe the events as "driving a wedge into the militia" and claim that the organization is "penetrated by Sudanese Army intelligence."

In the military theater, tmrrah9 reports that the Sudanese Air Force carried out targeted strikes on Rapid Support Forces headquarters, while claiming that the militia leader, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemedti), "narrowly escaped" the bombing. These reports are accompanied by a tone of victory from pro-army sources who declare that "their end is near."

On the other hand, SaudiNews50 brings an international angle and a UN report, according to which the increased use of unmanned aerial vehicles is leading to an alarming rise in the number of civilian casualties in the fighting in Sudan. The discourse on social networks reflects deep polarization, as army supporters welcome the developments, while other users accuse the sides of propaganda and fabricating images surrounding the defection events.