UK imposes sanctions on four RSF officers for ‘heinous’ mass killings in Sudan

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Patrick Wintour and Mark TownsendDecember 12, 2025 at 02:09 PM

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The UK has imposed sanctions on four senior commanders of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for their alleged involvement in violence against civilians in El Fasher. The sanctions, which include asset freezes and travel bans, follow similar measures by the EU. While the UK acknowledged the UAE's and Saudi Arabia's roles in backing the RSF and the army respectively, it opted not to sanction the UAE or RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, preferring private leverage. The UK expressed concern that the Sudanese civil war, which began in April 2023 and has caused a major humanitarian crisis, could spread to neighboring South Sudan and Eritrea. The conflict between the army and the RSF has led to famine and malnutrition, particularly in the Darfur region.

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Key Player Opposition Context

UK 60% El Fasher ×270% United Arab Emirates ×380% Rapid Support Forces ×480% Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo ×5100% Sudan ×7100%

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sudan 100% rapid support forces 90% sanctions 90% civil war 80% united arab emirates 70% humanitarian crisis 60% el fasher 60% uk 50% arms supply 50% mohamed hamdan dagalo 40%