Paramilitary Seizure of Darfur Signals Dangerous Fragmentation of Sudan Amid Global Security Concerns

Sudan’s descent into chaos is advancing rapidly as the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) secured full control over Darfur by ousting Sudanese army forces from their last stronghold. This development is far more than a local power struggle; it signals a grave threat to Sudan’s unity and stability, with ripple effects that cannot be ignored by American policymakers committed to national sovereignty and global order. How Did Darfur Become the Epicenter of Chaos Again? The RSF, commanded by Gen. Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo—better known as Hemedti—grew out of the notorious Janjaweed militias responsible for brutal ethnic cleansing campaigns in Darfur during...