Tijani Ibrahim Moussa Mohamed
Tijani Ibrahim Moussa Mohamed | |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Al Zeir Salem |
| Allegiance | Rapid Support Forces |
| Conflicts | Sudanese civil war (2023–present) Siege of El Fasher El Fasher massacre |
Tijani Ibrahim Moussa Mohamed also known as "Al Zeir Salem" is a Sudanese field commander of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Career
During his time as commander the Siege of El Fasher took place, which was followed by the El Fasher massacre. He was filmed after the fall of the city on 26 October 2025 at the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) 6th Infantry Division base in the city. At one point he was also filmed speaking to a large group of detained individuals in civilian clothing.[1][2][3] Together with fellow RSF field commander Edris Kafuti he was determined by the Centre for Information Resilience to have been present at killing sites.[4]
Sanctions
On 12 December 2025 the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on Tijani Ibrahim Moussa Mohamed, Abdul Rahim Dagalo, Al-Fateh Abdullah Idris and Gedo Hamdan Ahmed for their roles in the El Fasher massacre.[5][6] On 29 January 2026 European Union imposed sanctions on Tijani Ibrahim Moussa Mohamed and six others.[7] On 19 February 2026 the United States also imposed sanctions on him, Idris and Ahmed and for their actions at El Fasher. They were placed on the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List.[1] On 24 February 2026 the United Nations Security Council committee established under United Nations Security Council Resolution 1591 added Tijani Ibrahim Moussa Mohamed, Dagalo, Idris and Ahmed to the sanctions regime.[8][9]
References
- ^ a b "Treasury Sanctions Sudanese Paramilitary Commanders for Atrocities in El-Fasher". U.S. Department of the Treasury. 19 February 2026. Archived from the original on 20 February 2026.
- ^ "Tijani Ibrahim Moussa Mohamed". United Nations. 24 February 2026. Archived from the original on 8 March 2026.
- ^ "El Fasher: A Timeline of Violence Following the RSF Takeover" (PDF). Centre for Information Resilience. February 2026. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 March 2026.
- ^ "Displacement, detentions, and killings following the RSF takeover of El Fasher". The Centre for Information Resilience. 7 November 2025. Archived from the original on 13 February 2026.
- ^ Murphy, Matt (12 December 2025). "RSF commander linked by BBC Verify to Sudan massacre sanctioned in UK". BBC. Archived from the original on 13 December 2025.
- ^ "UK sanctions senior RSF commanders over El Fasher atrocities". Sudan Tribune. 12 December 2025. Retrieved 14 December 2025.
- ^ "Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/254 of 29 January 2026 amending Decision (CFSP) 2023/2135 concerning restrictive measures in view of activities undermining the stability and political transition of Sudan". EUR-lex. Archived from the original on 8 February 2026.
- ^ Lederer, Edith M. (26 February 2026). "UN sanctions 4 commanders in Sudan's paramilitary force accused of atrocities in Darfur". AP. Archived from the original on 26 February 2026.
- ^ "Security Council 1591 Sanctions Committee Adds Four Entries to Its Sanctions List". United Nations. 24 February 2026. Archived from the original on 1 March 2026.