RSF DEPUTY COMMANDER ISSUES COMMAND Command ORDER REINFORCING CIVILIAN PROTECTION AND COMPLIANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL LAW.

BY NJOKI KARANJA 
Khartoum, Sudan – October 30, 2025

The Deputy Commander of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Lieutenant General Abdelrahim Hamdan Dagalo, has issued a new directive mandating strict adherence to international humanitarian law and the protection of civilians during military operations across Sudan.
In Command Order No. (7) for the year 2025, issued pursuant to Article 25 of the Rapid Support Forces Act of 2017, the Deputy Commander emphasized the need for all RSF personnel to uphold the rule of law, maintain discipline, and respect human rights throughout the conflict period.

The order, which serves as an official military command, outlines detailed obligations for RSF soldiers and commanders, reiterating the force’s stated commitment to lawful conduct in wartime. It explicitly prohibits attacks on civilians and civilian property, torture, enforced disappearances, and any form of sexual or inhumane violence.

“Members of the RSF must work to protect civilians, facilitate their movement, and provide them with assistance,” the directive reads. It further requires the RSF to allow civilians to safely evacuate areas of hostilities and to guarantee unimpeded humanitarian access, including the protection of aid workers and the recognition of humanitarian emblems such as those of the Red Cross and Red Crescent.

The order also prohibits the recruitment or use of children in hostilities and calls for humane treatment of all detainees and prisoners of war.

For commanding officers, the directive imposes clear accountability measures, mandating them to discipline violators, report infractions, and maintain strict control over their units. Commanders are instructed to take all necessary steps to prevent crimes or abuses and to initiate disciplinary or criminal proceedings against offenders as required by the RSF Act.

Lieutenant General Dagalo warned that any member found violating the new order would be referred to a field court for disobeying direct command orders and would face penalties in accordance with the RSF’s governing law.

The issuance of the directive comes amid ongoing scrutiny of the RSF’s conduct in the Sudanese conflict, particularly regarding the treatment of civilians in areas under its control. By formally reiterating the principles of the Geneva Conventions and other international norms, the RSF leadership appears to be signaling a renewed commitment to align its military behavior with recognized humanitarian standards.

Analysts say the move could be aimed at bolstering the RSF’s image amid mounting allegations of human rights abuses in Darfur and other regions. However, independent verification of compliance with such directives remains a key challenge given the volatile security situation on the ground.

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