UK sanctions Sudanese military leaders implicated in El Fasher ‘campaign of rape’
Summary
The UK sanctioned 15 commanders from Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces and Sudanese Armed Forces on the first anniversary of the fall of El Fasher, citing suspected sexual violence during the city’s siege. The measures include travel bans and asset freezes, as Sudan’s conflict continues to displace millions and involve drone attacks.Key Facts
- The UK imposed sanctions on 15 commanders from the Rapid Support Forces and Sudanese Armed Forces.
- The sanctions include travel bans and asset freezes.
- The UK said the commanders were suspected of sexual violence linked to the siege of El Fasher.
- The article reports that up to 10,000 people were believed to have been killed during the RSF takeover of the city.
- About 40,000 people remain unaccounted for, according to the article.
- The RSF’s siege of El Fasher lasted 18 months and involved severe food shortages.
- The conflict has forced 14 million people to flee their homes, according to the article.
- Recent RSF drone strikes reportedly targeted power stations and caused widespread power outages in eastern Sudan.
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