A militia commander defected and joined the army with all his troops and military equipment.

OnePress

Credible field sources reported the defection of the senior leader of the Rapid Support Militia, Akbar Maire, commander of the “15th Group”, with all his equipment and military forces from the militia, in a move described as a severe blow to the morale and organizational cohesion of the rebels.

According to the sources, Maire, who is one of the influential leaders on the ground, has decided to align with the ranks of the Sudanese Armed Forces, where he arrived and his combat group to the areas controlled by the army, declaring their commitment to fight under the banner of the state and legitimacy.