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Abdelrahim Hamdan Dagalo

Sudanese military officer who is the deputy commander of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

Is Abdelrahim Hamdan Dagalo sanctioned?
Listing statusListed
StatusListed by 4 jurisdictions: United States, European Union, United Kingdom, United Nations.
CountrySudan
Verified26 Oct 2026
Latest notice25 Feb 2026

Identity record: Public Figure Record Verified

USUnited States

Listed
Authority
US Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)
Instrument
Executive Order 14098 (Sudan); SDN List
Listed
6 Sep 2023
Scope
Blocking of property and interests in property within US jurisdiction; US persons generally prohibited from dealing with him
Notes
OFAC designated him under E.O. 14098 for his leadership role in the RSF, which it said had engaged in actions threatening Sudan's peace, security or stability and whose members it said had targeted civilians through violence, abduction, displacement and other abuses. The release does not attribute specific acts to him personally.

Sources 1

EUEuropean Union

Listed
Authority
Council of the European Union
Instrument
Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/2369 of 20 November 2025 amending Decision (CFSP) 2023/2135 (Sudan regime), entry 13
Listed
20 Nov 2025
Scope
Travel ban, asset freeze and prohibition on making funds or economic resources available (EU Sudan regime)
Notes
The Council's statement of reasons says he is RSF deputy commander and states that in October 2025 he ordered the killing and execution of civilians and led RSF actions against civilians in El Fasher; it also cites his reported co-ownership of Al Junaid Multi Activities Co Ltd, which it says procures military equipment for the RSF.

Sources 2 3

UKUnited Kingdom

Listed
Authority
FCDO / HM Treasury OFSI
Instrument
Sudan sanctions regime; UK Sanctions List ref SUD0022 (OFSI Group ID 17257)
Listed
12 Dec 2025
Scope
Asset freeze, travel ban, director disqualification
Notes
The UK statement of reasons states there are reasonable grounds to suspect he is an involved person under the Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. On 25 February 2026 the FCDO varied the entry, which now records his UN listing of 24 February 2026 (UN ref SDi.008).

Sources 4 5

UNUnited Nations

Listed
Authority
UN Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1591 (2005) concerning the Sudan
Instrument
1591 Sanctions List, UN ref SDi.008 (press release SC/16303)
Listed
24 Feb 2026
Scope
Travel ban and asset freeze
Notes
Listed with title 'Rapid Support Forces (RSF) Deputy Leader'. Sudan Tribune reported that the US, UK and France submitted the listing proposal on 17 February 2026.

Sources 6 7

Instruments and notices

  1. PrimaryTreasury Sanctions Sudanese Paramilitary LeaderUS Department of the Treasury · 6 Sep 2023
  2. PrimaryCouncil Decision (CFSP) 2025/2369 amending Decision (CFSP) 2023/2135Official Journal of the European Union (EUR-Lex) · 20 Nov 2025
  3. PrimarySudan: EU extends sanctions regime by one yearCouncil of the European Union · 22 Sep 2025
  4. PrimaryUK Sanctions List: SudanFCDO (gov.uk) · 12 Dec 2025
  5. PrimarySanctions Notice: Sudan, 25 February 2026FCDO (gov.uk) · 25 Feb 2026
  6. PrimarySecurity Council 1591 Sanctions Committee adds four entries to its sanctions list (SC/16303)United Nations · 24 Feb 2026
  7. SecondaryUN Security Council sanctions four RSF commanders over Sudan conflictSudan Tribune · 25 Feb 2026

Entry history

26 Oct 2026 Published after review.

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