U.S. sanctions Sudan RSF leader for arms procurement amid conflict
- The U.S. sanctioned Algoney Hamdan Dagalo Musa, a senior leader of the RSF, for procuring weapons.
- The ongoing conflict in Sudan has resulted in over 20,000 deaths and millions displaced, creating a severe humanitarian crisis.
- International efforts for peace have been largely unsuccessful, highlighting the need for accountability and resolution.
Sudan has been engulfed in a civil conflict since April 15, 2023, primarily between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF). The U.S. Treasury recently sanctioned Algoney Hamdan Dagalo Musa, a senior leader of the RSF, for his role in procuring weapons that exacerbate the violence. This conflict has resulted in over 20,000 deaths and displaced more than 8 million people, creating one of the worst humanitarian crises globally. The U.S. has made multiple attempts to broker a cease-fire, but these efforts have been unsuccessful, as key figures on both sides continue to fuel the violence. The international community, including the United Nations and the African Union, has called for peace, yet atrocities against civilians persist, including war crimes and sexual violence. The Biden administration's sanctions aim to hold accountable those perpetuating the conflict and to support a peace process in the region.