UK imposes sanctions on four RSF officers for ‘heinous’ mass killings in Sudan
The Guardian • 12/12/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025
Summary
The UK has imposed sanctions on four senior commanders of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces for their alleged involvement in mass killings of civilians in El Fasher, according to The Guardian. However, the UK has opted not to sanction the UAE, a key supporter of the RSF, or its chief commander, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, amid ongoing civil conflict in Sudan.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
34 days
20
Velocity (0-40)
5 sources
8
Tier (0-10)
The Guardian
8
Breadth (0-15)
5 unique
Total Score71/100
Related Story Timeline
- 2025-10-28Sudan's army loses key city of el-Fasher to paramilitary RSF after 18-month siege (BBC)
- 2025-10-30Sudan RSF chief promises investigation as anger mounts over el-Fasher killings (BBC)
- 2025-11-07Sudan capital hit by drone attacks a day after RSF agrees to truce - reports (BBC)
- 2025-12-09US puts sanctions on network said to funnel Colombian mercenaries to Sudan (The Guardian)
- 2025-12-12King Charles to Speak About His Cancer in Televised Message, BBC Reports (The New York Times)
AnalysisRisk 10
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 5 independent sources
Age: 34 days - proven survivor
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