The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) was formed in 2013 from remnants of the Janjaweed militia.
November 05, 2025
high
temporal
Organizational origin of a Sudanese paramilitary group.
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) originated from the Janjaweed militia that operated in Darfur during the early 2000s.
October 27, 2025
high
historical
Provides organizational lineage and historical context for the RSF in Darfur.
The Janjaweed militia later evolved into the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
October 06, 2025
high
organizational
Organizational evolution linking the Janjaweed militia to the formation of the RSF.
The Sudanese government led by President Omar al-Bashir responded to the 2003 Darfur insurgency with a scorched-earth campaign that included support for or use of Janjaweed militias.
January 01, 2003
high
historical
Describes the government's response to the Darfur insurgency
Janjaweed militias carried out campaigns of mass killings, rapes, and widescale destruction in Darfur during 2003â2004.
January 01, 2003
high
historical
Describes actions attributed to Janjaweed militias during the early phase of the Darfur conflict
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) emerged from the Janjaweed militia that operated in Darfur in the early 2000s, and the Janjaweed were accused of committing genocide.
January 01, 2000
high
temporal
Origins of the RSF and historical accusations against the Janjaweed during the Darfur conflict.