The United States has imposed sanctions on three senior leaders of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), accusing them of war crimes, genocide and large-scale abuses during the 18-month siege of Al Fasher in North Darfur.
The move follows warnings from UN investigators that the RSF’s October takeover of Al Fasher showed “hallmarks of genocide.” The US State and Treasury Departments said the commanders played central roles in ethnically targeted killings, torture, starvation tactics and sexual violence.
Those sanctioned include Al-Fateh Abdullah Idris Adam, known as Abu Lulu, who US officials say personally carried out executions during the siege. Also designated were Jedo Hamdan Ahmed Mohammed (Abu Shouk), the RSF commander in North Darfur, and Al-Tijani Ibrahim Musa Mohammed (Al-Zeir Salem), described as a frontline commander during the assault.
The sanctions freeze any assets under US jurisdiction and bar Americans from conducting business with the individuals or their companies.
Since war erupted in April 2023 between Sudan’s army and the RSF, the conflict has devastated Sudan, displaced millions and fueled what aid groups call one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises.
SOURCE: TRT AFRICA
