British sanctions on companies financing the war in Sudan

On Monday, Britain announced the imposition of sanctions on 3 companies that “fund the military groups behind the conflict in Sudan.”“.

The newly imposed measures include freezing the assets of companies linked to the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, limiting their financial capabilities.

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron said, in a statement marking the one-year anniversary of the conflict in Sudan, that “this brutal and senseless war has destroyed the lives of Sudanese.”“.

He continued: “One year after the outbreak of fighting, we continue to see horrific atrocities against civilians, unacceptable restrictions on humanitarian access, and a complete disregard for civilian lives.”“.

Sanctions were imposed on Gulf Bank Limited, Al Fakher Advanced Business Company (affiliated with the Rapid Support Forces), and Red Rock Mining and Exploration Company (supporting the Sudanese army)..

Under the sanctions, the assets of these companies are frozen, which limits their financial freedom.

Cameron stressed the need to hold companies that support the warring parties accountable, along with those responsible for human rights violations.

Cameron concluded his speech by saying: “The world must not forget Sudan. We urgently need to end the violence there.”

(Anatolia)