Britain sanctions Sudanese commanders over weaponised rape

The United Kingdom imposed sanctions on 15 Sudanese military commanders, militia leaders and security officials from both sides, accusing them of war crimes during the fall of el-Fasher. The measures include travel bans and asset freezes, including against Rapid Support Forces Colonel Hussein Abu Jalak and Al-Nour Ahmed Adam, known as “al-Qubba”. The announcement followed UK-funded investigations reporting systematic starvation and conflict-related sexual violence in Sudan. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband called for accountability and an end to external support for the warring parties, while the UK pledged five million pounds to support survivors.