EU Imposes Restrictive Measures on Individuals and Entities Supporting Sudan Conflict

The Council of the European Union has adopted a fourth package of restrictive measures against two individuals and two entities in response to the ongoing conflict in Sudan, where fighting has been ongoing between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for more than two years. The measures target Alkhaleej Bank and Red Rock Mining Company, which are involved in financing and facilitating the production of weapons and vehicles for the SAF. The EU's restrictive measures also include an asset freeze, travel ban, and prohibition on providing funds or economic resources to the listed individuals and entities.

Key Takeaways:

• The EU has imposed restrictive measures on two individuals and two entities in response to the ongoing conflict in Sudan.
• Alkhaleej Bank is largely owned by companies linked to family members of RSF Commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (also known as 'Hemedti') and plays an essential role in financing RSF operations.
• Red Rock Mining Company is involved in facilitating the production of weapons and vehicles for the SAF and is a mining and exploration company with a parent company already subject to restrictive measures by the EU, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
• The mining sector in Sudan is of particular importance for fuelling the conflict, with mining areas often linked to war zones and representing strategically important sites to conquer for the conflict parties.
• The EU's restrictive measures include an asset freeze and a travel ban to the EU for the natural persons listed.
• The measures are aimed at seeking a peaceful resolution to the conflict and addressing the grave humanitarian situation in the country and beyond.
• The EU will continue to use its diplomatic tools and instruments, including restrictive measures, to foster a lasting inter-Sudanese inclusive political process reflecting the aspirations of the Sudanese people.

Statistics:

• Over 2 years of conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan.
• More than 2 years of ongoing fighting in Sudan, resulting in a severe humanitarian situation.
• 2 individuals (Mohamed Abu Aqla Mohamed Kaikal and Hussein Barsham) and 2 entities (Alkhaleej Bank and Red Rock Mining Company) listed under EU restrictive measures.
• The listed entities are subject to an asset freeze and prohibition on providing funds or economic resources to them or for their benefit.

Sources:

• Council of the European Union news release.