October 20 2024 (TAMBUL, Al Jazirah State) – The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) downplayed the impact of the defection of its commander in Al Jazirah state, Abu Aqla Kikal, who joined the Sudanese army on Sunday, stating that he was under investigation. The army spokesman announced on Sunday that Kikal joined the army and was granted the amnesty offered by the Sudanese army commander-in-chief to anyone leaving the RSF. Ibrahim Mukhir, advisor to the RSF commander, told Sudan Tribune that Kikal was facing investigation for alleged violations and disobeying orders that previously endangered his troops. Additionally, the death of a key commander in the Blue Nile state cast suspicion on Kikal, who allegedly revealed the location of RSF commander Abdulrahman al-Bayshi to the army, leading to his death. “It seems the man did not want to wait for the results of the investigations or face the facts, so he fled to the other side,” Mukhir said. Mukhir denied that Kikal possessed any sensitive information, explaining that he left with only his personal guard, several vehicles, and a few soldiers. He added that the core of Kikal’s forces did not join him and fought bravely in Tambul, east of Gezira state, …

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