RSF commander linked by BBC Verify to Sudan massacre sanctioned in UK
Summary
The UK government has imposed sanctions on Brig Gen Al-Fateh Abdullah Idris, a commander in Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF), for his role in a massacre in el-Fasher. The UK also sanctioned three other RSF commanders and announced aid to help civilians affected by the conflict in Sudan. The conflict in Sudan has lasted over two years, with thousands killed and millions displaced.Key Facts
- Brig Gen Al-Fateh Abdullah Idris, also known as Abu Lulu, is sanctioned by the UK for his involvement in a massacre.
- BBC Verify revealed footage of Abu Lulu executing unarmed captives.
- The UK also sanctioned three other RSF leaders, including Abdul Rahim Hamdan Dagalo.
- The UK Foreign Secretary noted the need for accountability in Sudan's conflict.
- Sudan's civil war has been ongoing for over two years, leading to many deaths and displacements.
- The UK pledged an additional £21 million for food, shelter, and health services to support affected civilians.
- Satellite images and witness accounts verify mass killings and human rights abuses in el-Fasher.
- The US has also sanctioned entities accused of supporting the conflict in Sudan.
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