The Sudanese Social Democratic Party has condemned recent sanctions imposed by the U.S. Treasury on the commander of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), describing the move as detrimental to peace efforts in the war-torn nation.
In a statement issued Friday, the party argued that the sanctions send a “negative signal” to stakeholders involved in resolving Sudan’s conflict. The RSF, it claimed, has demonstrated a commitment to peace by endorsing various national, regional, and international initiatives aimed at ending the war.
“This is a position that deserves recognition and appreciation,” the statement read.
The party criticized General al-Burhan’s forces (SAF), alleging that it has rejected all ceasefire initiatives and continues to insist on prolonging the conflict. Such a stance, it argued, is at odds with the interests and aspirations of the Sudanese people, who yearn for peace and stability.
“If the U.S. administration is serious about helping the Sudanese people, it should focus its pressure on the army leadership, which remains the primary obstacle to ending the war,” the statement added.
The party called the U.S. sanctions “unfair,” suggesting they bolster the SAF and Islamist militants, potentially escalating the crisis. It urged Washington to reconsider its approach, emphasizing the need for balanced measures to foster peace.
Sudan has been mired in a devastating conflict since April 2023, pitting the RSF, led by General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, against General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan’s SAF. The war has displaced millions and plunged the country into a humanitarian catastrophe.
