U.S. Says Sudan’s R.S.F. Committed Genocide and Sanctions Its Leader

The United States accused the Sudanese paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces of committing genocide in Darfur, targeting specific ethnic groups with violence, rape, and sexual assault, leading to a devastating famine and massive displacement. Gen. Mohamed Hamdan, leader of the R.S.F., and seven UAE companies supporting the group were sanctioned for their involvement. Despite internal deliberations, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken signed off on the genocide determination, aiming to bring accountability to a conflict that has caused widespread atrocities and human suffering.

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