Sudan urges peace cooperation as EU sanctions RSF leader for war crimes
Sudan’s sovereign council, led by army chief Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, has reiterated its willingness to collaborate with the United States and Saudi Arabia to restore peace in the war-torn nation. The council expressed gratitude to both countries for their "efforts to stop Sudanese bloodshed" and pledged to engage seriously in achieving a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict. This statement follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of his intent to work with Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Egypt to mediate the crisis.
Meanwhile, in Brussels, the European Union imposed sanctions on Abdelrahim Hamdan Dagalo, the deputy leader of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), citing “grave and ongoing atrocities” committed during the conflict. The sanctions, including a visa ban and asset freeze, come in response to the RSF's recent capture of El-Fasher, a city in Sudan’s Darfur region, following an 18-month siege. The EU condemned atrocities such as executions, sexual violence, and mass starvation, which have sparked international outrage. The bloc warned that these acts may amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity.
The civil war in Sudan, which erupted in April 2023 between the regular army and the RSF, has claimed tens of thousands of lives and displaced nearly 12 million people. The UN has described the crisis as the world's largest displacement and hunger emergency.
The RSF’s leader, Mohammad Hamdan Dagalo, and his brother Abdelrahim have been accused of orchestrating ethnically driven violence, particularly in Darfur. Survivors from El-Fasher have reported heinous crimes including rape, pillaging, and systemic killings. The Sudanese government and international monitors have also accused the United Arab Emirates of backing the RSF, allegations that Abu Dhabi denies.
In response to the worsening situation, EU officials have promised to intensify efforts to curtail the supply of weapons to conflict enablers. The international community continues to demand accountability for the atrocities committed, while calls for a ceasefire remain urgent.
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