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30 October 2026

Sudan RSF commander defects from Hemedti’s forces

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Source reporting: Al Jazeera English

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Sudan RSF commander defects from Hemedti’s forces

Senior Rapid Support Forces commander Siddiq Ander says he has defected, in an exclusive video obtained by Al Jazeera.

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