The Council of the EU has raised new measures against six entities, in view of the gravity of the situation in Sudan. Nowadays, in Sudan are fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their respective affiliated militias.
The new sanctions lists include six entities responsible for supporting activities undermining the stability and political transition of Sudan.
Among the entities listed are two companies involved in the manufacture of weapons and vehicles for the SAF (Defense Industries System and SMT Engineering); the SAF-controlled Zadna International Company for Investment Limited and three companies involved in procuring military equipment for the RSF (Al Junaid Multi Activities Co Ltd, Tradive General Trading and GSK Advance Company Ltd).
The entities listed are subject to asset freezes. The provision of funds or economic resources, directly or indirectly, to them or for their benefit is prohibited.
According to the United States Agency for International Development, conflict that exploded between Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces on April 15, 2023, has created the world’s largest internal displacement crisis, with 5.1 million people displaced in Sudan between April and November 2023.
