Sanctions Against Sudanese Armed Forces Leader

Twenty-one months of brutal conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has created the world's largest humanitarian crisis. Half of Sudan's population - approximately 25 million people - are enduring acute food insecurity, and at least 638,000 people are living in Famine conditions. Last week, Secretary of State Antony Blinken determined that the RSF is responsible for Genocide.

Today, Secretary Blinken announced sanctions against Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, the leader of the SAF and head of Sudan's Sovereignty Council, for his responsibility for crimes committed against the people of Sudan, including lethal attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure like schools and hospitals. Secretary Blinken also announced sanctions against one company and one individual involved in weapons procurement for the SAF. The United States continues to demand that the SAF and RSF pursue a negotiated end to the fighting that puts Sudan back on the path to civilian-led government, and bring to a close this latest painful chapter in Sudan's history.

We call on all parties to the conflict to enable full and meaningful humanitarian access so that international and local aid workers can deliver lifesaving assistance to desperate civilians and prevent the further spread of Famine.