UK sanctions Sudanese military leaders implicated in El Fasher ‘campaign of rape’
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The United Kingdom has imposed travel bans and asset freezes on senior Sudanese military commanders. These leaders are suspected of being implicated in a systemic campaign of sexual violence and rape during the ongoing conflict in Sudan.
The sanctions coincide with the first anniversary of what has been described as the largest and fastest slaughter of civilians in more than 30 years. The punitive measures specifically target commanders connected to the violence surrounding El Fasher.
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The Guardian World (GB)Emphasizes the scale of civilian slaughter and historical context of violence.