The UK has imposed sanctions on 15 Sudanese military commanders from both the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), accused of sexual violence, torture, and attacks on civilians during the fall of El Fasher. The measures include travel bans and asset freezes, targeting leaders implicated in atrocities during the siege of the city.
Key Takeaways
The UK has sanctioned 15 Sudanese military leaders for their roles in atrocities during the fall of El Fasher. The sanctions target commanders from both the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), accused of sexual violence, torture, and attacks on civilians. Up to 10,000 people were killed during the RSF's takeover of the city, with another 40,000 unaccounted for.
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 5 publishers report consistent facts across 2 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casualties In El Fasher Massacre | 1 Difference | The Guardian reports up to 10,000 killed over two days; Al Jazeera cites Amnesty International for tens of thousands killed. | ▼ |
| Number Of Sanctioned Commanders | Broad Agreement | 15 commanders from RSF and SAF sanctioned | |
| Uae's Role In Sudan Conflict | Broad Agreement | UAE allegedly backed RSF during siege of El Fasher |
Casualties In El Fasher Massacre
▼The Guardian reports up to 10,000 killed over two days; Al Jazeera cites Amnesty International for tens of thousands killed.
Number Of Sanctioned Commanders
Broad Agreement15 commanders from RSF and SAF sanctioned
Uae's Role In Sudan Conflict
Broad AgreementUAE allegedly backed RSF during siege of El Fasher
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According to multiple reports, up to 10,000 men, women, and children were slaughtered over two days during the RSF's takeover of El Fasher. Another 40,000 remain unaccounted for. The killings came at the end of an 18-month starvation siege by the RSF, which was allegedly backed by the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Fewer than 70,000 people are believed to remain in El Fasher, compared with a prewar population of more than 1 million.
The UK's Foreign Office stated that the sanctions aim to ensure "the horrors that took place at El Fasher will be known to the world." The move follows UK-funded research by the Centre for Information Resilience, which documented systematic starvation and conflict-related sexual violence against civilians by both sides in the war. The UK has also pledged an additional £15 million (R331.1m) in humanitarian and survivor support for Sudan.
Among those sanctioned are Hussein Abu Jalak, an RSF colonel linked to atrocities during the siege, and Al-Nour Ahmed Adam, who played a prominent role in the attack on the city. The sanctions come as Sudan's conflict has increasingly developed into a drone war, with recent strikes causing mass power outages across east Sudan.
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