EU Sanctions Key Leaders of RSF, SAF Over Sudan Conflict
EU Sanctions Key Leaders of RSF, SAF Over Sudan Conflict
The Council of the European Union has imposed a new set of sanctions on key leaders from both the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) due to ongoing atrocities in the country.
The announcement, made on Thursday, January 29, 2026, marks an escalation in international pressure to address the devastating civil war in the North African nation.
The sanctions specifically target several RSF-affiliated actors and two SAF-affiliated figures. Among those listed is Algoney Hamdan Dagalo Musa, a Major within the RSF and the brother of the militia’s head, along with various other Brigadier Generals and Commanders.
On the SAF side, the measures apply to Al-Misbah Abu Zaid Talha, the Commander of the Islamist militia Baraa bin Malik Battalion, and other military supporters.
According to the EU, these individuals are associated with entities that directly threaten the peace, stability, and security of Sudan.
The regional bloc noted that their actions have significantly worsened an already grave situation, leading to an irreparable cost to human life in Darfur and other regions.
The body further decried the continuous escalation of violence and the widespread violations of international human rights and humanitarian law.
The conflict has claimed thousands of lives and inflicted immense hardship on the Sudanese people, while also posing a serious threat to the stability of the entire surrounding region.
In a strong message regarding the blame for the protracted violence, the regional bloc insisted that “the responsibility for this war” continues to be on the shoulders of the RSF, the SAF, as well as their affiliated militias.
This statement emphasizes the EU’s stance that both warring factions are accountable for the humanitarian disaster.
With these latest additions, the total number of individuals targeted under this sanctions regime has risen to 18, alongside eight entities.
Those listed are now subject to an asset freeze and a ban on traveling to any EU member states, effectively isolating them from the European financial system.
Furthermore, all EU nationals and organizations are strictly prohibited from providing any economic resources or assistance to the sanctioned individuals.
The Council reiterated its urgent call for the restoration of the rule of law, justice, and accountability to ensure the protection of human rights in Sudan.
