![]() ![]() Today’s RSF fighters are far better equipped they come under central command and are more fully integrated than the Janjaweed militias that the world came to fear in 2003. These forces also play a role in broader transnational criminal looting and poaching networks, adding a regional dynamic to their activities. Finally, although they were recruited in Darfur, the troops have been deployed around the country at the command of the Sudanese government. Second, they have legal immunity under Sudanese law from prosecution for any acts committed in the course of duty. They also come under central command and are fully integrated into the state’s security apparatus. Today’s fighters, however, are operating under vastly different circumstances from those under which the rag-tag militias that conducted the first wave of the Sudanese government’s genocidal campaign operated. Under Hemmeti’s command, many original Janjaweed commanders have become officers in the RSF. Since then, the Sudanese government has announced the creation of a new RSF-2, allegedly mostly composed of recruits from South Kordofan. Abbas Abdul-Aziz publicly confirmed that a majority of the members in the force “are Darfurians” recruited by Hemmeti. In a May 2014 televised statement, the RSF’s Khartoum based commander Maj. These cards entitle bearers to legal immunity under Sudan’s 2010 National Security Services Act and confer financial benefits from the state. ERįrom “Janjaweed Reincarnate: Sudan’s New Army of War Criminals” To breathe new energy into their fraying alliance with the Janjaweed, the Sudanese government offered a second life to one of its longtime clients: Mohammed Hamdan Dagolo, also known as “Hemmeti.” In exchange for recruiting a new force of 6,000 men, the militia commander was promoted to the rank of brigadier general within the NISS and given state-issued identification cards to sell to recruits. At the same time, this timely report makes several important observations about the differences between the Arab militia forces of the earlier years of the genocide in Darfur and the current heavily armed and directly government-supported “Rapid Support Forces.” Below is a central excerpt from the report, containing numerous highly alarming facts about what has become the “new law” in Darfur. Central Reserve Police ( Abu Tira), the Border Intelligence Guards, the Popular Defense Forces, and indeed the Sudan Armed forces). ![]() I have argued for a number of years that the Janjaweed never disappeared from the scene in Darfur rather, they were “recycled” into other security and paramilitary forces (e.g. This report, based on extensive research, consolidates and expands what we know about the “reincarnated” Janjaweed. In each case mentioned by Bloomberg, there were explicit terms which were upheld.“Janjaweed Reincarnate: Sudan’s New Army of War Criminals,” Akshaya Kumar and Omer Ismail, Enough Project, June 2014 | A spokesperson for Goldman said about the situation, "Equity awards are governed by the agreement signed by the recipient. It was further reported that Ismail’s deputy and other unrelated parties may have been subjected to claims on their unvested options and other remuneration. ![]() It's highly uncommon to seek out financial vengeance, especially without any misconduct involved. Usually, there may be some hurt feelings, but everyone involved recognizes that switching jobs is part of the game. Wall Street, similar to other sectors, has its fair share of talent leaving for better opportunities, more money, a new business venture or joining a fintech company, hedge fund, private equity shop or cryptocurrency exchange. In this instance, the intimidation may be both directed to the job switchers and current bankers, brokers, traders and other professionals who will think twice before leaving for another opportunity. The threat seems like a fastball thrown at the head of a batter to get him to step away from home plate. It's like a golden handcuff to stem attrition and keep people from leaving money on the table, if they decide to leave. The options often have certain vesting periods and remain locked up for a predetermined time period. As part of a banker’s compensation, the professional receives a base salary, bonuses and stock options. In response to the defection, Solomon, according to Bloomberg, considered confiscating the former employees’ vested stock options. ![]()
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