Sudan: U.S. Sanctions Sudan’s RSF Leader Over Genocide Claims but Critics Say Its Not Enough

The United States has determined that Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have “committed genocide” in Sudan and has imposed sanctions on the paramilitary group’s leader. While conflict resolution NGOs have welcomed the decision, many organisations and analysts fear that the move may be ‘too little, too late.’

The announcement was made on Tuesday and deals a setback to the RSF’s efforts to improve its image and assert its legitimacy, including attempts to establish a civilian government.

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