A court in Port Sudan has sentenced Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, the leader of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), to death. Fifteen other high-ranking RSF commanders also received the death penalty.
The judicial tribunal found the defendants guilty of grave offences. These include war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide.
These charges stem from the ongoing conflict in West Darfur. The conflict has led to widespread suffering and displacement.
The sentences were handed down by a court presided over by a judicial tribunal.
The legal proceedings have concluded with this significant verdict.
This decision marks a major development in the pursuit of justice for victims of the conflict.
The death sentences now await further judicial review or confirmation processes.
The RSF has been a key player in Sudan's internal conflicts.