Washington: The US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on four individuals and four entities for their involvement in exacerbating the civil war in Sudan. These sanctions target a transnational network, mainly consisting of Colombian nationals and companies, which recruits former Colombian military personnel and trains soldiers, including children, for the Sudanese paramilitary group known as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
According to Kuwait News Agency, Under Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence John K. Hurley stated in a press release that the RSF has consistently targeted civilians, including infants and young children. The group's actions have intensified the conflict, destabilizing the region and creating an environment conducive to the growth of terrorist groups. Since the conflict began in April 2023, the RSF and its allied militias have systematically targeted civilians, including committing acts of sexual violence against women and girls, and preventing access to humanitarian aid.
The US Department of Treasury further noted that despite attempts to downplay its actions, the RSF continues to carry out atrocities, most recently in El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur. With the support of Colombian fighters, the RSF captured El Fasher on October 26, 2025, after a prolonged siege, and engaged in mass killings, torture, and sexual violence against civilians. On January 7, 2025, the Department of State determined that members of the RSF committed genocide.
The ongoing civil war in Sudan poses a risk of regional destabilization and could turn the country into a refuge for individuals who pose a threat to the United States. The United States remains committed to the principles outlined in the September 12, 2025, Joint Statement on Restoring Peace and Security in Sudan, advocating for a humanitarian truce and a permanent ceasefire, and urging a transition to an independent, civilian-led government.
The United States calls on external actors to halt financial and military support to the belligerents, emphasizing the need for peace and stability in the region.