Sudan investigation maps commanders linked to wartime rape

What happened: A Centre for Information Resilience investigation identified 25 commanders from Sudan's warring forces linked to locations and periods of reported sexual violence, including RSF major Khademallah Khashmin Herika, also known as Shiraz Khalid. Key numbers: 25 commanders identified; Why it matters: The report links commanders' verified appearances to UN, rights group and Sudanese evidence, though it does not establish that each personally committed or ordered rape. Both the RSF and Sudanese Armed Forces have previously denied allegations of sexual violence by their personnel.

A Centre for Information Resilience investigation identified 25 commanders from Sudan's warring forces linked to locations and periods of reported sexual violence, including RSF major Khademallah Khashmin Herika, also known as Shiraz Khalid.

The report links commanders' verified appearances to UN, rights group and Sudanese evidence, though it does not establish that each personally committed or ordered rape. Both the RSF and Sudanese Armed Forces have previously denied allegations of sexual violence by their personnel.