Hundreds of RSF fighters and commanders defect to Sudanese Army
The Sudanese Armed Forces reported on August 20, 2026, that hundreds of fighters from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have defected. The group of defectors reportedly includes four high-ranking commanders and approximately 50 combat vehicles. These defections occur as the RSF faces increasing internal instability and territorial losses in the eastern Blue Nile region, potentially signaling a significant shift in the balance of power within the ongoing civil war.
Date: August 20, 2026
Location: Khartoum, Sudan
Conflict: Sudanese Civil War
Category: other
Severity: HIGH
Source: Anadolu Agency