Gedo Hamdan Ahmed

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Gedo Hamdan Ahmed
NicknameAbu Shok
AllegianceFlag of Sudan.svg Sudan Rapid Support Forces
Rank Lieutenant general
Conflicts Sudanese civil war (2023–present)
Siege of El Fasher
El Fasher massacre

Gedo Hamdan Ahmed Mohamed also known as "Abu Shok" is a Sudanese lieutenant general of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). He serves as commander of the North Darfur section.

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Career

In November 2021 Ahmed became RSF commander of the North Darfur section. During his time as commander the Siege of El Fasher took place, which was followed by the El Fasher massacre. He was one of six RSF generals in the city who was filmed after the fall of the city on 26 October 2025. At one point he was next to RSF deputy commander Abdul Rahim Dagalo. Ahmed was filmed at an abandoned Sudanese Armed Forces base. [1] [2]

Sanctions

On 12 December 2025 the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on Ahmed, Abdul Rahim Dagalo, Al-Fateh Abdullah Idris and Tijani Ibrahim Moussa Mohamed for their roles in the El Fasher massacre. [3] [4] On 29 January 2026 European Union imposed sanctions on Ahmed and six others. [5] On 19 February 2026 the United States also imposed sanctions on Ahmed, Idris and Mohamed for their actions at El Fasher. They were placed on the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List. [1] On 24 February 2026 the United Nations Security Council committee established under United Nations Security Council Resolution 1591 added Ahmed, Dagalo, Idris and Mohamed to the sanctions regime. [6] [7]

References

  1. 1 2 "Treasury Sanctions Sudanese Paramilitary Commanders for Atrocities in El-Fasher". U.S. Department of the Treasury. 19 February 2026. Archived from the original on 20 February 2026.
  2. "Gedo Hamdan Ahmed". United Nations. 24 February 2026. Retrieved 1 March 2026.
  3. Murphy, Matt (12 December 2025). "RSF commander linked by BBC Verify to Sudan massacre sanctioned in UK". BBC. Archived from the original on 13 December 2025.
  4. "UK sanctions senior RSF commanders over El Fasher atrocities". Sudan Tribune. 12 December 2025. Retrieved 14 December 2025.
  5. "Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/254 of 29 January 2026 amending Decision (CFSP) 2023/2135 concerning restrictive measures in view of activities undermining the stability and political transition of Sudan". EUR-lex. Archived from the original on 8 February 2026.
  6. Lederer, Edith M. (26 February 2026). "UN sanctions 4 commanders in Sudan's paramilitary force accused of atrocities in Darfur". AP. Archived from the original on 26 February 2026.
  7. "Security Council 1591 Sanctions Committee Adds Four Entries to Its Sanctions List". United Nations. 24 February 2026. Archived from the original on 1 March 2026.