US Sanctions Key Figure in Sudan Conflict

The United States has imposed sanctions on Algoney Hamdan Daglo Musa, a senior leader of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and brother to RSF commander Hemedti, accusing him of procuring weapons that have exacerbated the ongoing civil war in Sudan. The conflict, which erupted in April 2023, has resulted in over 20,000 deaths and displaced millions, contributing to a humanitarian crisis marked by famine and disease. Algoney's efforts have directly supported the RSF's siege of El Fasher in North Darfur, leading to atrocities against civilians, including war crimes and ethnic cleansing. Despite calls for accountability, the U.S. has yet to sanction Hemedti directly. Recent U.S.-mediated talks aimed at achieving a ceasefire have yielded little progress, though parties agreed to improve humanitarian aid access. The sanctions block Algoney's assets in the U.S. and those controlled by U.S. citizens, reflecting Washington's commitment to hold accountable individuals perpetuating the conflict.