Sudan RSF senior commander Siddiq Ander defects from Hemedti's forces

Summary

Senior Rapid Support Forces (RSF) commander Siddiq Ander says he has defected from Hemedti's forces, according to an exclusive video obtained by Al Jazeera. In the footage, he describes the RSF as a 'purely family-based project', and Al Jazeera reports that he accuses the group's leadership of nepotism.

Timeline

1. Al Jazeera

   30 Oct 2026, 12:55 UTCSource ↗

   Reports that senior RSF commander Siddiq Ander says he has defected, in an exclusive video obtained by Al Jazeera.

2. Al Jazeera

   31 Oct 2026, 08:09 UTCSource ↗

   Reports that in exclusive footage obtained by Al Jazeera, RSF senior commander Siddiq Ander describes the RSF as a 'purely family-based project' and accuses the group's leadership of nepotism.