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US Sanctions Sudan RSF Commanders as UN Reports Genocide Hallmarks

Sourced from 4 publications

  • •The US Treasury Department sanctioned three RSF commanders for systematic killings during the 18-month siege of Al-Fashir.
  • •A UN fact-finding mission determined that the RSF's siege and capture of El-Fasher showed "hallmarks of genocide."
  • •The UN investigation documented "three days of absolute horror" following the city's October capture by RSF forces.
  • •Both the US sanctions and UN findings were announced on Thursday, reflecting coordinated international concern over RSF conduct.
  • •The prolonged siege of Al-Fashir in Darfur state represents a major escalation in Sudan's ongoing conflict.

Sources

US imposes sanctions on commanders of Sudan’s RSF paramilitary group

thefrontierpost

UN’s Sudan probe finds ‘hallmarks of genocide’ in El-Fasher

digitaljournal

UN's Sudan probe finds 'hallmarks of genocide' in El-Fasher

France 24

UN's probe finds 'hallmarks of genocide' in El-Fasher

France24

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