The UK sanctioned 15 Sudanese military and paramilitary commanders over suspected war crimes
The UK imposed travel bans and asset freezes on 15 senior commanders from Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces and Sudanese army over suspected war crimes and sexual violence. The sanctions include commanders linked to atrocities during the siege of Al Fasher, which fell to the RSF a year ago after an 18-month siege. Britain also announced £5 million to support survivors.
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The UK imposed sanctions on 15 senior commanders from Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese army, imposing travel bans and asset freezes. The government said the commanders were suspected of war crimes and sexual violence in Sudan, including during the siege of Al Fasher. A year ago, the RSF took the city after an 18-month siege, and the atrocities that followed devastated entire communities. Among those sanctioned are Hussein Abu Jalak, an RSF colonel linked to atrocities during the siege, and Al-Nour Ahmed Adam, who served as an RSF major general during the takeover and has since defected to the Sudanese army. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said rape and starvation were still being weaponised against the people of Sudan. The UK also announced £5 million to support survivors of sexual violence and a £10 million humanitarian aid package.
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- The National — UK issues fresh sanctions against rival Sudanese commanders
- The Guardian — UK sanctions Sudanese military leaders implicated in El Fasher ‘campaign of rape’
- sudantribune.com — UK sanctions 15 Sudan commanders over El Fasher atrocities, unveils aid
- telegraph.co.uk — Britain sanctions warlords accused of rape in Sudan
- sky.com — Senior Sudanese commanders sanctioned after being implicated in rape campaign, says UK government
Verifier’s note
Sudan Tribune, The National, The Guardian, The Telegraph, and Sky News all report fresh UK sanctions against Sudanese commanders accused of sexual violence or related atrocities in El Fasher. Their reports were published on October 26, 2026, consistent with the proposed event’s timing.