The United Nations Security Council has imposed sanctions on four senior leaders of Sudan's paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), in response to terror against civilians during the group's violent takeover of the city of el-Fasher. The sanctioned individuals include deputy commander Abdul Rahim Hamdan Dagalo and Brigadier General Al-Fateh Abdullah Idris, who is infamously known as 'the Butcher of el-Fasher'. These sanctions were put in place after a UN report determined that the violence carried out in el-Fasher in October 2025 displayed characteristics of genocide.

The RSF has acknowledged that violations occurred during the violence but has claimed that the extent of the atrocities has been overstated by those opposed to the group. This conflict is part of a larger, ongoing struggle in Sudan that began in April 2023, escalating into a situation that the UN has characterized as a 'war of atrocities' between the RSF and the national army. This fighting has severe implications for the civilian population, leading to widespread starvation and displacement across regions affected by the violence.

As this situation continues to develop, the international community is closely monitoring the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Sudan, with many calling for further actions against perpetrators of violence and for support to be provided to those affected by the conflict. The sanctions aim to hold these leaders accountable, but may also complicate efforts to achieve peace and stability in the region, underscoring the challenges ahead for both the Sudanese people and the international community.