U.S. Sanctions Three Sudanese Companies Financing Ongoing Conflict

The companies, linked to the Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese Armed Forces, are accused of undermining peace and stability in Sudan.

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.