UK sanctions 15 Sudanese commanders over alleged abuses at El Fasher

Britain imposed travel bans and asset freezes on 15 commanders and officials from Sudan’s rival forces, citing alleged sexual violence, torture and attacks on civilians connected to the fall of El Fasher. The announcement came one year after the city fell.

• The UK sanctioned 15 people from the Rapid Support Forces and Sudanese Armed Forces, imposing travel bans and asset freezes.· 3 sources
• The measures cite alleged sexual violence, torture and attacks on civilians linked to the fall of El Fasher.· 2 sources
• The sanctions were announced one year after El Fasher fell, following a prolonged siege and reports of mass killings and sexual violence.· 2 sources
• Named targets include RSF colonel Hussein Abu Jalak and Al-Nour Ahmed Adam, also known as Al-Qubba.· 2 sources
• The UK said it allocated £5 million to support survivors of sexual violence and £10 million in humanitarian aid.· 1 source