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Sudanese paramilitary force formed in 2013

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Rapid Support Forces: Sudanese paramilitary force formed in 2013
The Rapid Support Forces is a paramilitary force formerly operated by the government of Sudan. The RSF grew out of, and is primarily composed of, the Janjaweed militias which previously fought on behalf of the Sudanese government. Its actions in Darfur were deemed crimes against humanity by Human Rights Watch.

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