EU Sanctions Six Companies Linked to Sudan Conflict

The sanctions target firms accused of undermining stability in Sudan, where a conflict has killed over 12,000 and displaced 7.5 million.

The European Union has imposed sanctions on six companies linked to the ongoing conflict in Sudan, accusing them of undermining the country's stability and political transition.
Three of the sanctioned companies are controlled by the Sudanese Armed Forces, including the Defense Industries System conglomerate, while the other three are involved in procuring military equipment for the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
The conflict in Sudan, which broke out in April 2023, has resulted in over 12,000 deaths and displaced 7.5 million people, according to the United Nations.
The EU's sanctions follow similar measures taken by the United States and the United Kingdom, which targeted firms associated with the Sudanese military and paramilitary groups.
The conflict in Sudan began over an internationally backed plan to merge the Rapid Support Forces into the army and transition towards elections, but has escalated despite international attempts to broker a ceasefire.