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US Sanctions Sudanese Commanders Amid Al-Fashir Siege Crisis

2/19/2026

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On February 19, 2026, the United States sanctioned three Sudanese RSF commanders for the al-Fashir siege.
The U.S. Treasury accused the RSF of killings, torture, starvation, and sexual violence.
Following the RSF takeover of al-Fashir in October 2025, more than 100,000 people fled, facing famine and mass killings.
The RSF allegedly disposed of bodies to destroy evidence.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent condemned the violence and urged a humanitarian ceasefire.

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Story summary

On February 19, 2026, the United States sanctioned three Sudanese RSF commanders for the al-Fashir siege.
The U.S. Treasury accused the RSF of killings, torture, starvation, and sexual violence.
Following the RSF takeover of al-Fashir in October 2025, more than 100,000 people fled, facing famine and mass killings.
The RSF allegedly disposed of bodies to destroy evidence.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent condemned the violence and urged a humanitarian ceasefire.