Amnesty International has issued a call for the immediate removal of Al-Fatih Abdallah Idris, known as ‘Abu Lulu’, from the battlefield in Sudan, citing allegations of war crimes. Amnesty’s Regional Director for East Africa, Tigere Chagutah, expressed grave concern over Idris’s return to combat without a thorough investigation into the accusations against him. The organization insists on his removal from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and demands an investigation for the alleged war crime of willful killings.
The demand by Amnesty comes amid ongoing violence in Sudan, where the RSF and the Sudanese army have been locked in a brutal civil war for three years, leading to a severe humanitarian crisis. While global observers have been shocked by the reported actions of the RSF, Amnesty also urged an end to civilian attacks and called for safe passage for those fleeing the conflict. The scale of the violence has been alarming, with Amnesty articulating a clear need for accountability and restraint.
Idris’s notoriety rose following his arrest in late October 2025 by the RSF after a widespread condemnation of a viral video showing him executing unarmed civilians. The incident occurred during the RSF’s takeover of El Fasher city. A UN report pointed out that the RSF was accountable for over 6,000 deaths in just the two days leading up to the execution of civilian captives, highlighting patterns consistent with genocide during the El Fasher incidents. Accusations of such gravity underscore the demand for justice and international oversight.
Reports from various sources, including a detailed investigation by Reuters, indicated that despite his arrest, Idris was spotted on the battlefield in Kordofan in March 2026. These revelations contradict official statements by Ahmed Tugud Lisan, spokesperson for the RSF-led Tasis government, who denied that Idris had been released, labeling the claims as false and malicious.
The unfolding situation in Sudan reflects significant complexities within its military and political landscapes, where international human rights organizations continue to advocate for accountability and justice in the face of conflict-driven atrocities.