Breakdown and Mutiny Reported Among Mercenaries on Blue Nile Front
Sudanese Echoes – The ranks of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia and foreign mercenaries on the Blue Nile front are witnessing a state of collapse and deep divisions following heavy human and material losses in recent battles, leading to an on-the-ground mutiny and an outright refusal to continue military operations.
Exclusive sources told Shahid Ayan that tensions between members of the Al-Dagalo militia and groups of South Sudanese mercenaries have escalated following heavy strikes against the forces near the areas of Bakouri and Mahwa. The strikes resulted in the destruction of a large number of combat vehicles and the neutralisation of two entire companies of mercenaries yesterday evening.
The sources explained that the heavy human losses prompted large groups of South Sudanese mercenaries to declare their outright refusal to advance or continue fighting, placing field commanders in a difficult position and creating an intractable crisis.
According to the information, the militia command attempted to contain the mutiny and calm the situation by offering fighters financial incentives and large sums of money in exchange for returning to the front lines. However, all these efforts failed, and some groups have already begun withdrawing from their positions.
The militia command issued strict orders prohibiting any attempt to withdraw from the front, threatening to use live ammunition against those retreating in order to force them at gunpoint to remain in their positions and continue fighting.