Event Brief
Sudan commander filmed killing civilians returns to combat
Filed: May 18, 2026 at 2:06 PM ET
Summary: A Sudanese paramilitary commander released from prison has returned to active duty on the battlefield, sources say.
WHO: Sudanese paramilitary commander
WHAT: Released from prison and returned to active duty on the battlefield
WHEN: May 18, 2026 at 1:43 PM ET
WHERE: Sudan
WHY: He was released from prison after being arrested over videos of him executing unarmed people in al-Fashir.
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