Chadian Authorities Arrest Former Adviser to RSF Commander Amid International Silence

Chadian authorities arrested Youssif Ezzat, the former adviser to the commander of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), on October 11 in the town of Adré, where he was visiting his ailing mother. Ezzat's family sources claim he was detained without explanation and deported to N'Djamena without being allowed to contact his family. The RSF leaders have remained silent, and the Chadian government has not provided reasons for his detention. Ezzat, who holds Canadian citizenship, was appointed as a political adviser in 2021 and became the main spokesman for the RSF after the war broke out in April 2023.

Key Takeaways:

Youssif Ezzat, a former adviser to the RSF commander, was arrested by Chadian authorities on October 11, 2025, while visiting his sick mother in Adré, Chad.
Ezzat was detained without explanation and deported to N'Djamena, where he remains in custody without being allowed to contact his family.
The RSF leaders have remained silent on the issue, and the Chadian government has not provided reasons for Ezzat's detention.
Ezzat was appointed as a political adviser in 2021 and became the main spokesman for the RSF after the war broke out in April 2023.
He was dismissed from his position on July 10, 2024, but later confirmed the dismissal, framing it as a resignation, and criticized the management of RSF deputy commander Abdel Rahim Dagalo.
Ezzat holds Canadian citizenship and had reportedly travelled from the UAE to Chad, then left for Saudi Arabia before returning to N'Djamena.
The family sources have called on the Chadian government to release Ezzat or clarify the reasons for his arrest.
People close to Ezzat have criticized the silence of RSF leaders and their failure to communicate with Chadian authorities to secure his release.

Statistics:

October 11, 2025: Date of Ezzat's arrest in Adré, Chad.
2021: Year Ezzat was appointed as a political adviser to the RSF commander.
April 2023: Month and year the war broke out, after which Ezzat became the main spokesman for the RSF.
July 10, 2024: Date Ezzat was dismissed from his position as political adviser.

Sources:

Family sources who spoke to Sudan Tribune.