Abdelrahim Dagalo | |
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عبدالرحيم دقلو | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | |
| Known for | Khartoum massacre |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Rapid Support Forces |
| Rank |  Lieutenant General |
| Commands | Deputy leader of the RSF |
| Battles/wars | War in Darfur War in Sudan (2023) |
Abdelrahim Hamdan Dagalo (Arabic: عبدالرحيم دقلو) is a Sudanese deputy leader of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary organisation in Sudan. Abdelrahim's political influence grew as he became the RSF's deputy leader in 2018, establishing strong ties within the Bashir regime. He played a role in the killing of the protesters during the 2019 protests.
Abdelrahim, born in South Darfur in the early 1970s, is the brother of Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, also known as Hemedti, the commander of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Abdelrahim initially served in the border guards, rising to colonel when the RSF was established in 2013. Alongside his military career, the Dagalo family ventured into commercial activities, including mining and gold prospecting, notably with Al-Junaid Company.
In 2023, as the RSF clashed with Sudan's army, he faced international sanctions for alleged human rights abuses. Abdelrahim defended himself, claiming the sanctions were unjust, while the US stressed the need for accountability.