By Oluchi Omai
The United States has imposed sanctions on three commanders of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) over their alleged roles in grave human rights abuses during Sudan’s ongoing conflict.
Those sanctioned are Elfateh Abdullah Idris Adam, Gedo Hamdan Ahmed Mohamed, and Tijani Ibrahim Moussa Mohamed. The RSF, a paramilitary group implicated in acts of genocide, has been accused of carrying out widespread atrocities throughout the nearly three-year war in Sudan.
According to the announcement, RSF fighters and allied militias conducted a brutal campaign of killings, torture, and sexual violence in El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, during a prolonged siege that ended with the city’s capture in October 2025. Civilians were reportedly targeted based on ethnic and tribal identity. The group is also accused of blocking food supplies and humanitarian aid, contributing to famine and disease in the city.
In a separate move, the U.S. Department of State designated Elfateh Abdullah Idris Adam under Section 7031(c) for gross human rights violations. Authorities allege that Idris documented his actions, including the execution of unarmed civilians in El Fasher. As a result, both he and his immediate family members have been barred from entering the United States.
The administration of Donald Trump reiterated its commitment to pursuing lasting peace in Sudan and addressing what it described as the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. It urged all parties involved in the conflict to accept a humanitarian truce brokered by the US without preconditions.
The sanctions were enacted under Executive Order 14098 and in line with provisions of the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026.
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