Sudanese warlord carved path to power despite involvement in war crimes

Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, better known as Hemedti, is one of two generals locked in a death match for control of Sudan. He’s been accused of committing crimes against humanity when he helped to crush the revolt in Darfur. Yet, he has evaded international prosecution and economic sanctions — and he’s even claimed to be one of the richest men in Africa. The World’s Chris Harland-Dunaway reports on Hemedti’s path to power, and how, despite his atrocities in Darfur, he has gotten away with it.

Sign up for our daily newsletter

Sign up for The Top of the World, delivered to your inbox every weekday morning.