Sudanese military’s allies placed under direct army command

Sudan’s military chief General Abdel Fattah Al Burhan has placed all allied militias under direct army command to restrict abuse of civilians, according to The National on August 18^th.

According to a military statement, the new configuration was implemented on August 16^th. The military has been heavily reliant on former rebels and Islamist groups to compensate for its chronic shortage of infantry during its war against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.

The military’s allies have been linked to various atrocities committed against civilians and suspected RSF spies. None of these groups have commented on the decision.

The National