Sudan Force Leader Sanctioned by US

WASHINGTON — The United State has sanctioned Abdelrahman Hamdan Dagalo alias Abdelrahim over his role in the ongoing conflict in Sudan.

Dagalo is accused of participating in the leadership of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), an entity whose members have engaged in acts of violence and human rights abuses, including the massacre of civilians, ethnic killings, and use of sexual violence. 

Since the beginning of conflict between the RSF and Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) on April 15, 2023, both sides have failed to implement a ceasefire, and the RSF and allied militias have been credibly accused of extensive human rights abuses in Darfur and elsewhere.

The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced the decision on Wednesday. 

“Today’s action demonstrates the Treasury’s commitment to hold accountable those responsible for serious and extensive human rights abuses in Sudan,” said Under Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Brian E. Nelson. “The United States urges both sides of the conflict to cease the hostilities and violence perpetuating Sudan’s dire humanitarian crisis.”

Dagalo is a high-ranking leader in the RSF and a brother to RSF Commander Lieutenant General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo. 

Designation of Dagalo means all his property in the United States or in the possession or control of U.S. persons are blocked and must be reported to OFAC.

“In addition, any entities that are owned, directly or indirectly, individually or in the aggregate, 50 percent or more by one or more blocked persons are also blocked,” read the statement.