RSF Commander Gen Mohamed Dagalo orders formation of New National Army
General Mohamed Dagalo, commander of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF), issued a decree on June 3, 2026, to establish a security and defense council tasked with creating a new national army. This move significantly deepens the de facto fragmentation of the country, which has been engulfed in civil war for over three years. The proposed force is expected to include a dedicated intelligence agency and a distinct fighting doctrine, further formalizing the division between RSF-controlled areas and the internationally recognized government.
Date: June 3, 2026
Location: Sudan
Conflict: Sudanese Civil War
Category: other
Severity: HIGH
Source: The National News