واشنطن تعاقب 3 من قادة «الدعم السريع»

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control announced today (Thursday) the imposition of sanctions on three leaders of the Rapid Support Forces, in connection with their actions in the city of El Fasher in western Sudan.

The Treasury Department clarified that the listed individuals were involved in the siege of El Fasher for 18 months before taking control of it, and they carried out a campaign described as "horrific," which included acts of ethnic-based killings, torture, starvation, and sexual violence. The statement confirmed that the Rapid Support Forces and their allied militias have committed widespread violations since the outbreak of the civil war in April 2023, including war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide.

U.S. Warning

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Piesen stated that the United States calls on the Rapid Support Forces to immediately adhere to a humanitarian ceasefire, emphasizing that Washington "will not tolerate the ongoing campaign of terrorism and senseless killing in Sudan." He warned that the continuation of the civil war threatens further destabilization of the region and creates a fertile environment for the growth of terrorist groups, affecting the security and interests of the United States.

The U.S. action came after the United Kingdom and the European Union listed the same individuals on their sanctions lists in December 2025 and January 2026, respectively, in an increasing international coordination regarding the Sudanese crisis.

Siege and Famine

From May 2024 to October 2025, the Rapid Support Forces imposed an effective siege on El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur and the last stronghold of the Sudanese Armed Forces in the region, while continuously attacking the city and the displacement camps. According to the statement, the forces gradually tightened the siege, preventing food and aid from entering by establishing an earthen barrier around the city, which led to the encirclement of about 260,000 civilians and the outbreak of famine and diseases.

The statement noted that urban battles were interspersed with field executions, torture, and sexual violence targeting civilians based on ethnic and tribal lines, in addition to massacres against those fleeing the city. After the complete takeover of El Fasher on October 26, the forces intensified killings, arrests, and sexual violence, with accusations of attempts to conceal evidence by burying or burning the victims' bodies, while tens of thousands remain missing.

Listed Names

The sanctions included Brigadier General Al-Fath Abdullah Idris Adam, known as "Abu Lulu," Major General Jido Hamdan Ahmed Mohammed "Abu Shouk," and field commander Tijani Ibrahim Musa Mohammed "Al-Zeir Salem." Washington accuses them of being responsible for targeting civilians, including women and children, through killing, mutilation, torture, rape, and forced displacement, in addition to attacking schools, hospitals, and places of worship.

The sanctions were imposed under Executive Order 14098 concerning the destabilization of Sudan and undermining the democratic transition.

Legal and Financial Implications

Under the sanctions, all properties and interests belonging to the listed individuals within the United States or under the control of U.S. persons are frozen, and entities owned 50% or more by them are prohibited from conducting financial transactions. The Office's regulations generally prohibit any transactions by U.S. persons or through the U.S. financial system with these individuals unless licensed.

The Treasury warned that violating the sanctions could expose individuals and institutions to civil or criminal penalties, noting that financial institutions may face risks if they deal with listed entities. Additionally, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network's reporting program offers financial rewards if information leads to penalties exceeding one million dollars.