Senior RSF Commander Defects to Sudanese Army
On April 20, the head of Sudan's army, Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan, officially welcomed the defection of Maj. Gen. al-Nour Ahmed Adam, a high-profile commander from the rival Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The defection is considered a significant development in the ongoing civil war as the conflict enters its fourth year.
Date: April 20, 2026
Location: Northern State, Sudan
Conflict: Sudanese Civil War
Category: diplomacy
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: Associated Press, Middle East Monitor