The Janjaweed militia later evolved into the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
October 06, 2025
high
organizational
Organizational evolution linking the Janjaweed militia to the formation of the RSF.
The Sudanese government led by President Omar al-Bashir responded to the 2003 Darfur insurgency with a scorched-earth campaign that included support for or use of Janjaweed militias.
January 01, 2003
high
historical
Describes the government's response to the Darfur insurgency
Janjaweed militias carried out campaigns of mass killings, rapes, and widescale destruction in Darfur during 2003–2004.
January 01, 2003
high
historical
Describes actions attributed to Janjaweed militias during the early phase of the Darfur conflict