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UN Sanctions Two Sudanese Generals
The UN Security Council sanctions two Sudanese generals for their roles in the ongoing conflict and human rights abuses.
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United Nations Security CouncilRapid Support Forces (Rsf)Sudanese Armed Forces (Saf)Us Treasury DepartmentInternational Criminal Court
Osman Mohamed Hamid MohamedAbdel Rahman Juma BarkallaMohamed Hamdan "Hemedti" DagaloAbdel Fattah Al-BurhanAntonio Guterres
- What is the humanitarian impact of the conflict in Sudan?
- The conflict in Sudan has caused a major humanitarian crisis, with more than 10 million people displaced and nearly 25 million in need of aid. Famine has emerged in displacement camps, and the health system has collapsed, resulting in a surge in cholera cases and at least 20,000 deaths.
- What is the history of UN involvement in Sudan's conflicts?
- The UN created the targeted sanctions regime in 2005 to aid in ending conflicts in Darfur. This is the first implementation since 2006, demonstrating a renewed commitment to addressing the violence and human rights violations in Sudan.
- What actions did the UN Security Council take against the RSF?
- The UN Security Council has imposed sanctions on two Sudanese generals from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for their roles in the ongoing conflict and human rights abuses. These are the first sanctions imposed in response to the current conflict, which began in April 2023.
- What is the connection between the RSF and the Darfur conflict?
- The RSF's origins stem from the Janjaweed militia, which was involved in the Darfur conflict in the early 2000s. The UN estimates 300,000 deaths during that conflict, and former Sudanese leaders face charges of genocide and crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court.
- Who proposed the sanctions, and what were the specifics of the measures taken?
- The sanctions, proposed by the US and approved by the UNSC committee, include international travel bans and asset freezes for Osman Mohamed Hamid Mohamed and Abdel Rahman Juma Barkalla. Russia initially delayed the decision due to a need for additional review.