RSF Leaders Accused of Flooding Darfur with Drugs and Alcohol

Local sources and eyewitnesses in Nyala have accused officers and senior leaders of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia of directly importing large quantities of narcotics and alcoholic beverages from South Sudan and Chad.

Residents, according to Darfur 24, said RSF leaders use their military influence to move shipments across borders and distribute them to small-scale dealers in local markets, fueling crime, armed robbery, and other social ills in the region.

In an apparent attempt to cover up these activities, the RSF launched a street inspection campaign in Nyala targeting tea vendors and civilians. The operation quickly revealed intense internal conflicts; at Al-Malja Market, a tragic incident occurred when soldiers detonated a hand grenade during a clash with colleagues assigned to the inspections, resulting in serious injuries and amputations among bystanders.