Summary
The United States has called for global action to stop the supply of weapons to Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) due to their involvement in violent acts against civilians. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio mentioned these actions during a G7 meeting in Canada, highlighting the RSF's control over cities in Darfur and their alleged support from the United Arab Emirates, which the UAE denies.
Key Facts
- The US wants to cut off weapon supplies to Sudan's RSF.
- RSF is accused of committing mass killings and other atrocities.
- The conflict between the Sudanese army and the RSF started in April 2023.
- The RSF seized control of el-Fasher after an 18-month siege.
- The US claims the RSF gets weapons from other countries, with the UAE being accused but denying involvement.
- The G7 condemned the violence, calling it the world's largest humanitarian crisis.
- The RSF has been accused of using violence systematically, not as isolated incidents.
- Secretary of State Rubio emphasized the urgency to end these actions immediately.
