Overview

• The U.S. Treasury has imposed sanctions on three Sudanese companies, Alkhaleej Bank, Al-Fakher Advanced Works and Zadna International Co for Development, accusing them of financing the ongoing conflict in Sudan.
• Alkhaleej Bank is controlled by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and is a key part of financing its operations, while Al-Fakher was established by the RSF's leadership to conduct its gold export business.
• Zadna International is accused of being a significant component of the Sudanese Armed Forces' (SAF) commercial empire and was formerly a subsidiary of the Defense Industries System, which the U.S. sanctioned in June.
• The conflict in Sudan, which began nearly 10 months ago, has resulted in more than 7.2 million people fleeing their homes, with children representing half of the displaced.
• The U.S. and other international entities have repeatedly attempted to mediate an end to the conflict, but these efforts have so far been unsuccessful.