The Sudanese Alliance for Rights welcomes the sanctions announced by the United States on 19 February 2026 targeting senior Rapid Support Forces (RSF) commanders Abdelrahim Dagalo, Gedo Hamdan Ahmed Mohamed, and Tijani Ibrahim Mohamed for their alleged involvement in grave human rights violations and atrocities committed during the ongoing conflict in Sudan. We also take note of the designation of Elfateh Abdullah Idris Adam for gross violations of human rights.
These measures represent an important step toward accountability for serious abuses, including attacks against civilians, ethnically targeted violence, sexual and gender-based violence, and the obstruction of humanitarian assistance. For nearly three years, civilians across Sudan have endured immense suffering as parties to the conflict have operated with widespread impunity.
The designation of individuals responsible for gross violations of human rights underscores the seriousness of the crimes committed and affirms that accountability must extend to all perpetrators, regardless of rank or affiliation. Justice for victims and survivors is essential not only for redress but also for breaking the cycle of violence that continues to devastate communities across the country.
We further reiterate that sanctions should also target individuals and entities that fuel the conflict, whether through financial, material, or political support, as well as those who continue to defy the international community’s calls for an immediate and sustained ceasefire. Any actor prolonging the war, obstructing peace efforts, or enabling serious violations must be held accountable through coordinated and robust measures.
However, sanctions alone will not end the war or reverse the deepening humanitarian catastrophe. We therefore urge the United States and the broader international community to intensify and coordinate further action to:
• Expand targeted sanctions and accountability measures to include all individuals and entities responsible for serious violations;
• Strengthen support for independent investigations and international justice mechanisms to ensure accountability for crimes under international law;
• Increase diplomatic pressure on all parties to secure an immediate, unconditional, and sustained ceasefire;
• Guarantee safe, rapid, and unhindered humanitarian access throughout Sudan;
• Provide meaningful protection and support to Sudanese civil society and human rights defenders documenting abuses at great personal risk.
The people of Sudan deserve peace, justice, and dignity. Incremental measures are no longer enough. The international community must act with urgency and resolve to halt the violence, protect civilians, and support a credible, civilian-led pathway toward a just and lasting peace.
The Sudanese Alliance for Rights stands in solidarity with victims and survivors and reaffirms its unwavering commitment to accountability and the protection of fundamental rights in Sudan.
Sudanese Alliance for Rights
20 February 2026.
