UK sanctions paramilitary group leaders over atrocities in Sudan
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UK sanctions paramilitary group leaders over atrocities in Sudan
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"The UK government has imposed new sanctions against six people suspected of committing atrocities in the war in Sudan, or fuelling the conflict through the supply of mercenaries and military equipment. The sanctions crack down on senior commanders in the paramilitary group the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), whose soldiers are suspected of carrying out massacres against the civilian population and using rape as a weapon of war."
The Independent reports on issues such as reproductive rights, climate change and Big Tech. Investigations include financial scrutiny of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC and production of the documentary 'The A Word', spotlighting American women fighting for reproductive rights. The outlet publishes without paywalls and solicits donations to fund reporters. The UK government imposed sanctions on six individuals suspected of committing atrocities in Sudan or fuelling the conflict by supplying mercenaries and military equipment. Sanctions target senior commanders in the RSF and SAF, alleged recruiters of foreign fighters and profiteers. The measures aim to dismantle the war machine, press for a ceasefire and ensure unhindered aid access following Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper's border visit.
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