A Sudanese-Dutch survivor of torture by Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has formally submitted evidence to British counter-terrorism police requesting investigations into three UK-based Sudanese nationals for their alleged connections to the paramilitary organization. Yaslam Altayeb, a businessman and UK resident, endured 15 days of captivity and abuse by RSF forces in Khartoum following the outbreak of Sudan’s civil conflict in April 2023. His legal representatives have now filed a comprehensive submission with London’s Metropolitan Police Counter Terrorism Command (SO15).
The complaint identifies Faris al-Nour, previously a media advisor to RSF commander Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemedti) and currently appointed as the RSF’s governor of Khartoum state. Altayeb asserts that al-Nour communicated with him during his detention and participated in the events surrounding his captivity. Also named are Abdelmonem al-Rabee, a British citizen and taxi driver from Sheffield who allegedly produced propagandist content supporting RSF atrocities, and Omran Abdallah, who has represented the RSF in media appearances.
Altayeb’s submission contends that these individuals could face prosecution under UK legislation including the International Criminal Court Act 2001 and Criminal Justice Act 1988 for their purported involvement in torture and incitement to violence. The complaint highlights Rabee’s documented encouragement of RSF fighters during their takeover of el-Fasher in October, where tens of thousands of civilians were reportedly massacred. Abdallah is cited for publicly minimizing reports of sexual violence committed by RSF personnel.
Having established charitable initiatives supporting war-affected Sudanese communities, Altayeb continues to suffer chronic physical and psychological effects from his detention. His legal team, led by Rodney Dixon KC, has urged immediate police action, emphasizing that allowing alleged war criminals to operate freely in Britain constitutes both an affront to justice and ongoing cruelty to their victims. This filing follows Altayeb’s previous campaign that resulted in UK sanctions against four senior RSF commanders in December 2023.