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EU sanctions RSF second-in-command over "grave and ongoing atrocities"

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The European Union has imposed sanctions on a senior leader of Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces over what it called “grave and ongoing atrocities,” particularly related to its capture of the city of el-Fasher.

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  • The European Union imposed sanctions on a senior leader of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) over grave and ongoing atrocities.
  • The sanctions are linked to the RSF's capture of Al Fashir, where fighters reportedly killed and assaulted civilians. 16s
  • Abdel Rahim Hamdan Dagalo, the RSF's second-in-command, is the target of the EU sanctions. 36s
  • The EU stated the sanctions send a strong message that the international community will pursue those responsible for such crimes. 45s
  • The RSF has not directly addressed the sanctions but expressed support for international ceasefire efforts, blaming the military for hindering peace. 55s
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