The US has placed sanctions on two firms, one of which is based in Russia, the former Sudanese Foreign Minister Ali Karti, and others it believes are threatening the stability of Sudan.
The head of the Sudanese Islamic Movement, Mr. Karti, previously served in the administration of deposed President Omar al-Bashir.
“Karti and other former regime officials are now obstructing efforts to reach a ceasefire between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF),” the Department of Treasury said in a statement.
In response, the Sudanese Islamic Movement referred to the sanctions as a “badge of honour.”
The Treasury stated the Sudan-based GSK Advance Company had been utilised “as a procurement channel for the RSF” and consequently sanctioned it.
The US claims that GSK collaborated with the Russian military supply firm Aviatrade LLC “to arrange the procurement of parts and supplies”.
“We will continue to target actors perpetuating this conflict for personal gain,” the department added.
The action is the most recent wave of sanctions imposed by Washington following the outbreak of war between the army and the RSF in mid-April.
In response to suspected rights violations, the US earlier this month placed financial sanctions on RSF deputy head Abdel Rahim Dagalo and a travel ban on the organisation’s commander in West Darfur state, Gen Abdul Rahman Juma. Both of them refuted the US’s allegations.
Washington also slapped sanctions in June on companies run by the rival armed factions in Sudan.
