Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have vehemently rejected the recent sanctions imposed by the United States on their leader, Abdel-Rahim Dagalo. These sanctions, which come after nearly five months of ongoing conflict, were imposed due to allegations of human rights abuses and atrocities.
The RSF, known for their role in the Sudanese conflict, dismissed the sanctions as selective, unfair, and based on false information.
They accused Washington of turning a blind eye to violations attributed to the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) during the conflict, including airstrikes that have drawn condemnation from various quarters.
In a statement, the RSF warned that the US sanctions against their leader would have a detrimental impact on Washington’s efforts to mediate an end to the protracted conflict.
They emphasized their willingness to support any endeavors aimed at halting the war by addressing its underlying causes, a crucial step toward stabilizing the political situation and ending the conflict.
The United States, on Wednesday, imposed sanctions on Abdel-Rahim, who is the brother of RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, commonly known as Hemedti. These sanctions were imposed in response to acts of violence, including allegations of massacres of civilians, ethnic killings, and the use of sexual violence.
The US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control underscored that both sides involved in the conflict have failed to implement a ceasefire, and the RSF and allied militias have been accused of extensive human rights abuses, particularly in Darfur and other regions, since the conflict erupted in April.
By xamse
September 8, 2023
