Gedo Hamdan Ahmed

Gedo Hamdan Ahmed Mohamed, also known as "Abu Shok", is a Sudanese lieutenant general of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). He serves as commander of the North Darfur section.

Career In November 2021 Ahmed became RSF commander of the North Darfur section. During his time as commander the Siege of El Fasher took place, which was followed by the El Fasher massacre. He was one of six RSF generals in the city who was filmed after the fall of the city on 26 October 2025. At one point he was next to RSF deputy commander Abdul Rahim Dagalo. Ahmed was filmed at an abandoned Sudanese Armed Forces base.

Sanctions On 12 December 2025 the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on Ahmed, Abdul Rahim Dagalo, Al-Fateh Abdullah Idris and Tijani Ibrahim Moussa Mohamed for their roles in the El Fasher massacre. On 29 January 2026 European Union imposed sanctions on Ahmed and six others. On 19 February 2026 the United States also imposed sanctions on Ahmed, Idris and Mohamed for their actions at El Fasher. They were placed on the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List.