Magdy Abdel Rahman, a camera operator for state-owned Sudan TV, was killed on March 21, 2025, in a drone strike carried out by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) while covering fighting at the Republican Palace in central Khartoum.
Abdel Rahman was part of a four-person media team documenting the Sudanese Armed Forces’ (SAF) takeover of the site. He was killed instantly in the strike, which also killed two of his colleagues, Farouk al-Zahir, a producer and director, and Ibrahim Mudawi, an editor and director, as well as their driver, Wajeh Jaafar.
CPJ was unable to determine further details about Abdel Rahman’s killing. Two local journalists told CPJ on condition of anonymity, citing fear of reprisal, that the crew was likely targeted by the RSF due to their affiliation with state media.
CPJ’s email to the RSF about Abdel Rahman’s death did not receive a reply.