The US government has declared a genocide in six instances since the end of the Cold War, with the most recent being against Myanmar in 2022. The declaration was made after the International Justice Court found the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) guilty of genocide in Sudan's Darfur region. As a result, sanctions were imposed on RSF leader Mohammad Hamdan Daglo Mousa, also known as Hemedti, for his role in systematic atrocities committed against civilians, including mass rape and gross violations of human rights.
https://www.deseret.com/u-s-world/2025/01/07/genocide-happening-in-sudan-why-that-matters/The US has declared that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan have committed genocide, leading to sanctions against their leader. Meanwhile, a US envoy has expressed optimism about progress in Gaza ceasefire talks, calling it "really great progress". In other news, Palestine has condemned settler violence and Israeli threats against West Bank cities. Additionally, Iran's involvement in regional conflicts is being scrutinized, with its actions in Lebanon and Syria sparking concerns. Technical meetings are ongoing to solidify a ceasefire agreement for the Gaza region, facilitated by Qatar.
https://www.trtworld.com/middle-east/activists-cite-us-role-in-gaza-genocide-as-blinken-flags-sudan-genocide-18251401The Biden administration has accused the Sudanese paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of committing genocide in its civil war with the country's military, which has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths. The conflict, considered the world's largest current humanitarian crisis, has escalated beyond war crimes and ethnic cleansing, according to Secretary of State Antony Blinken. He cited recent reports that the RSF and affiliated militias have targeted civilians on an ethnic basis, including murdering men and boys, raping women and girls from certain groups, and preventing others from accessing aid. The US has imposed sanctions on the group's leader and affiliated companies in response.
https://apnews.com/article/biden-sudan-genocide-7a0d20f857af3fd428750cf2dfd231aeThe US government has accused Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of committing genocide in the ongoing civil war with Sudan's military, resulting in tens of thousands of deaths and a severe humanitarian crisis. Secretary of State Antony Blinken specifically cited ethnic-based killings, sexual violence, and obstruction of aid access as examples of RSF atrocities. In response to these allegations, the US has imposed sanctions on RSF leader Mohammad Hamdan Daglo Mousa (Hemedti) and seven companies owned by him in the UAE, including a gold-smuggling firm. The conflict, which began in April 2023, has displaced millions and led to famine in parts of Sudan, prompting advocacy groups to welcome the US move as a step towards holding perpetrators accountable and pushing for ceasefire negotiations.
https://africanews.com/2025/01/08/us-declares-genocide-in-sudan-sanctions-rsf-leader-and-companies/The US has imposed sanctions on Hemedti, the leader of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), in an effort to dissuade Sudan from further conflict. This move is seen as a significant escalation in pressure on the RSF, which has been accused of violating international humanitarian law and other agreements, including the 2023 Jeddah Declaration and the 2024 Code of Conduct. The sanctions may also boost the legitimacy of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) led by Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, who has called for international support to be denied to the RSF.
https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/news/africa/us-imposes-sanctions-on-sudan-rsf-leader-hemedti-4882154Sudan's army chief, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has welcomed a Turkish offer to help resolve the conflict between his forces and their paramilitary rivals, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The offer was made by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in a phone call with Burhan in early December. Sudanese foreign minister Ali Youssef said that Turkey's deputy foreign minister, Burhanettin Duran, delivered the welcoming of the initiative to Erdogan during a meeting in Port Sudan on Saturday. The conflict has killed tens of thousands of people and displaced 12 million more, and has pushed the country to the brink of famine.
https://www.firstpost.com/world/sudans-army-chief-welcomes-turkish-offer-to-resolve-conflict-says-fm-13850049.htmlTurkey has offered to help resolve the conflict in Sudan, a move welcomed by the country's army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had previously said that Turkey could step in to resolve disputes between Sudan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which Sudan's government has accused of supporting the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The UAE has denied these claims, but US lawmakers have raised concerns about its role. Following a meeting with Burhan, Turkey's deputy foreign minister Burhanettin Duran said that his country was ready to play a "role in mobilising other regional actors" to help end the conflict.