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RSF commander defects, accusing group of nepotism

Siddiq Ander, who headed the RSF's Group 15, is the latest in a string of defections this year, some commanders leaving with hundreds of fighters.

On air: Gloria Vance and Kenji Moonfield on BBN After Hours
Published 4:37 AM ET, Saturday, October 31, 2026

At a glance

First reported by Al Jazeera: “RSF senior commander defects, accusing Sudan group’s leadership of nepotism”, with reporting from Al Jazeera (via australia-channel.com repost).
Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 4:37 AM ET on BBN After Hours, by Gloria Vance and Kenji Moonfield.

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Al JazeeraRSF senior commander defects, accusing Sudan group’s leadership of nepotism
Al Jazeera (via australia-channel.com repost)RSF Major General Siddiq Ander defects, says group serves Hemedti’s family project October 31, 2026 · facts used on air

What BBN said about it

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorA senior commander of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces has defected, and in exclusive footage obtained by Al Jazeera, Siddiq Ander calls the group a purely family-based project.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentWho is he, exactly?
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorHe headed the RSF unit known as Group 15, and he led the Sudan Liberation Forces for Reform and Development.

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