Khaberni - Reuters quoted European diplomats saying that the European Union is expected to impose sanctions on Abdel Rahim Dagalo, deputy commander of the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan, accused of human rights violations, and brother of the commander of the Rapid Support Forces, Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hamidti.
Sources suggested that the European Union's foreign ministers are likely to approve the sanctions at a meeting in Brussels this Thursday.
The European Union's sanctions include a travel ban to the Union States and the confiscation of any assets owned by him.
On the other hand, Reuters quoted a commander in the Rapid Support Forces stating that investigations are ongoing and any person proven to have committed violations will be held accountable, adding that “reports of violations in El Fasher are exaggerated by the army and its allies,” according to him.
Since mid-April 2023, Sudan has witnessed a military conflict between the army and the Rapid Support Forces, resulting in tens of thousands of deaths and the displacement of about 13 million people.
The recent seizure by the Rapid Support Forces of El Fasher, one of Sudan's largest cities, has raised significant concerns about mass killings and violations including rape, looting, and destruction.
The war has caused what the United Nations described as the world's largest humanitarian crisis, at a time when global aid budgets are shrinking.
One European source reported that there is a consensus within the union to impose sanctions on Dagalo.
Two other sources indicated that the idea is based on adopting a phased approach to sanctions and keeping a channel open for dialogue.
The British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper stated last Tuesday that London plans to impose sanctions due to human rights violations in Sudan, emphasizing the need for continued efforts to ensure a ceasefire.
