The four commanders in the Rapid Support Forces, which have been at war with the Sudanese military since 2023, were added to the blacklist for their activities in el-Fasher, especially on Oct. 26, the day the paramilitary force took over the North Darfur capital. “Dagalo has previously been described as playing a key role in many of the offensives that the military and RSF undertook in Sudan’s border regions, and is seen as the commander in control of the RSF.” Hudson told The Associated Press the sanctions are “an important step in the U.N. reasserting a role for itself in Sudan” and it should see it as a moment to redouble efforts to end the fighting and ensure accountability for the RSF offenses.
Author: EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press
Published at: 2026-02-25 22:30:04
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