{
  "id": 17255646,
  "title": "Rapid Support Forces Group 15 commander defects to Sudanese army",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/rapid-support-forces-group-15-commander-defects-to-sudanese-army",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-30T16:50:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/world/20mq288ne"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Major General Siddig Abdelrahman Ander, the commander of Group 15 within the Rapid Support Forces, has reportedly defected and joined the Sudanese army. This development was reported by Al Arabiya and Al Hadath. In addition to his role as commander of Group 15, Ander was also responsible for the RSF's mobilization, recruitment, and call-up committee. Furthermore, several drones struck the power station in Shendi, located in Nile River State northeast of Khartoum. The attack resulted in the station's destruction and extensive power outages throughout surrounding neighborhoods. These strikes were part of a series of assaults targeting electricity, fuel facilities, and other critical infrastructure across multiple Sudanese states in recent days.",
  "summary": "Major General Siddig Abdelrahman Ander, commander of Group 15 in the Rapid Support Forces, has defected and joined the Sudanese army, according to media reports.",
  "key_points": [
    "Major General Siddig Abdelrahman Ander defects to Sudanese army",
    "Commanded Group 15 in Rapid Support Forces",
    "Drones strike Shendi power station, causing destruction"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}