U.S. Sanctions Target Brother of Sudanese Paramilitary Leader Amid Civil War Crisis

The U.S. imposed sanctions on Algoney Hamdan Daglo Musa, brother of Sudan's RSF leader Hemedti, accusing him of arms procurement fueling the civil war. Sanctions aim to pressure those prolonging conflict despite international calls for peace. Algoney has close ties to RSF's weapon supply chain.

The United States has taken a firm stance against the ongoing violence in Sudan by imposing sanctions on Algoney Hamdan Daglo Musa, the younger brother of the leader of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF). This move, announced on Tuesday, accuses Algoney of leading weapon procurement efforts for the paramilitary group, a significant factor in fueling the country's prolonged civil war.

The conflict between the RSF and Sudan's army, which erupted in April 2023, has resulted in a humanitarian crisis marked by mass displacement, famine, and disease. Despite this, Washington has so far refrained from sanctioning RSF leader Hemedti. The U.S. Treasury highlights Algoney's pivotal role in exacerbating the crisis, especially in North Darfur's al-Fashir region, by supplying arms to the RSF.

Recent U.S.-mediated discussions in Geneva aimed at securing a ceasefire failed to produce significant progress. However, they did lead to agreements to improve aid access. Algoney, part of the RSF delegation at these talks, previously held roles as Hemedti's personal secretary and manager of front companies linked to RSF procurement, including the sanctioned Tradive General Trading in the UAE.

(With inputs from agencies.)