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RSF Deputy Orders Release of War-Crimes Suspect Abu Lulu

5/18/2026

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Deputy commander Abdelrahim Dagalo of the Rapid Support Forces ordered the release of Brigadier General al-Fateh Abdullah Idris (Abu Lulu).
Abu Lulu was freed from Shala prison, rejoined RSF combat in Kordofan, and Reuters videos show him executing 15 civilians in al-Fashir on 27 October 2025, actions the U.N. calls war crimes.
RSF spokesperson Ahmed Tugud Lisan denied the release, asserting Abu Lulu remains detained and will face a just trial.

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Deputy commander Abdelrahim Dagalo of the Rapid Support Forces ordered the release of Brigadier General al-Fateh Abdullah Idris (Abu Lulu).
Abu Lulu was freed from Shala prison, rejoined RSF combat in Kordofan, and Reuters videos show him executing 15 civilians in al-Fashir on 27 October 2025, actions the U.N. calls war crimes.
RSF spokesperson Ahmed Tugud Lisan denied the release, asserting Abu Lulu remains detained and will face a just trial.