The al-Bara ibn Malik brigade, a militant group aligned with Sudan’s Islamic movement, has gained prominence in the ongoing conflict since April 2023. Composed mainly of young, affluent university graduates, the brigade operates under the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). With over 20,000 fighters, they have resurfaced following their dissolution after the 2019 uprising. While claiming to disband post-conflict, they adopt a jihadist stance, causing concern among civil society. Allegations of human rights abuses have emerged, but the group maintains they act under SAF command. Their influence will significantly impact Sudan’s political future.