The Sudanese army announced the death of Ali Yaqub Jibril during a battle in Al-Fasher. Who is Ali Yaqub Jibril?
- He is a commander of the Rapid Support Forces in Central Darfur.
- He has an active role in the operations of the Rapid Support Forces in Darfur, including the recent attacks launched in North Darfur.
- Jibril led the Rapid Support Forces around Al-Fasher, the last major area controlled by the Sudanese Armed Forces in Darfur.
- He had been subjected to American sanctions.
