Britain’s Foreign Secretary, Yvette Cooper, said on Tuesday that London is examining the possibility of imposing additional sanctions linked to human rights abuses in Sudan. She stressed that the war-torn country urgently needs efforts to secure a ceasefire and protect civilians, as fighting continues between General al-Burhan’s army (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Cooper told the UK Parliament that she had instructed officials in her department to propose potential sanctions related to human rights violations in Sudan. She said the move forms part of wider international efforts to end the ongoing war, adding that the global community has abandoned Sudan for far too long and that renewed attention is urgently required.
Cooper underlined the need for international investigative teams to gain access to Sudan to verify reported atrocities and ensure that perpetrators face justice. She said accountability is an essential step toward achieving justice, and stressed that the international community must assume its responsibilities.
Last year, Britain imposed sanctions on three Sudanese institutions, including the Gulf Bank, Alfakhir Advanced Works, and Red Rock Mining, accusing them of financing military entities involved in the conflict. The new sanctions under consideration form part of ongoing international pressure on the warring parties to halt abuses and protect civilians.
