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Hemeti holds hushed talks with southern neighbour

General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as “Hemeti”, head of the Rapid Support Forces, and South Sudanese President Salva Kiir in Juba in December 2019. © Alex McBride/AFP

The RSF commander is a regular visitor to Juba, where security issues, as well as the sharing of oil and the revenue it generates, are at the heart of frequent low-key meetings. The Sudanese conflict continues to spill over into South Sudan's territory. [...]

Published on 01/05/2026 at 04:40 GMT Reading time 4 minutes

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