U.S. Sanctions Sudanese RSF Leader for Arms Procurement

Overview

• Algoney Hamdan Daglo Musa, brother of RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, is sanctioned for his role in arming the RSF.
• The U.S. Treasury accuses Algoney of contributing to the ongoing siege in El Fasher, worsening the crisis in North Darfur.
• The conflict, which began in April 2023, has resulted in over 20,000 deaths and displaced millions, according to the U.N.
• Sanctions freeze Algoney's U.S. assets and block U.S. citizens from doing business with him.
• International efforts for a ceasefire have so far failed, with both sides accused of war crimes and atrocities against civilians.