Fri. Nov 22nd, 2024

The European Council imposed sanctions on six individuals in the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces for allegedly “engaging in activities that undermine the political transition process in the country.”

A statement issued by the council on Monday said: “On the RSF side, the new list includes Abdel Rahman Juma Barakallah, a general who commands the RSF in West Darfur and is responsible for committing atrocities and other violations. They also include the RSF’s financial advisor.” “In addition to a prominent tribal leader from the Mahamid clan associated with the Rapid Support Forces in West Darfur.”

On the part of the Sudanese Armed Forces, the statement stated, “The sanctions target the Director General of Defense Industrial Systems, a company already included on the sanctions list by the European Union, and the Commander of the Sudanese Air Force, Al-Tahir Muhammad Al-Awad Al-Amin, for their responsibility for the indiscriminate aerial bombardment of crowded residential areas.” population since the beginning of the conflict, and Ali Ahmed Karti Muhammad, the former Sudanese Foreign Minister in the government of Omar al-Bashir, was also included.

The six individuals are subject to an asset freeze and a travel ban to the 27-nation European Union.

Since April 15, 2023, violent and widespread clashes have continued between the Sudanese army forces and the Rapid Support Forces in various areas of Sudan, with both parties trying to control vital headquarters.

Arab, African and international parties mediated a ceasefire, but these mediations did not succeed in reaching a permanent ceasefire.

Satellite imagery reveals extensive destruction in El Fasher, western Sudan (photos)

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