Sudanese authorities report defection of 281 RSF members
Sudanese government authorities announced that 21 commanders and 270 fighters from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have defected and joined the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF). This mass defection represents a notable shift in personnel within the ongoing conflict, as the military government continues to face intense pressure from the RSF across multiple fronts, including the Blue Nile and North Kordofan states.