EU sanctions six entities linked to Sudanese conflict

January 22, 2024 (BRUSSELS) – The European Union (EU) has imposed sanctions on six entities linked to the ongoing conflict in Sudan, targeting companies involved in arms procurement and militias supporting the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

The sanctions, which include asset freezes and a ban on providing funds, are the first imposed by the EU on entities within the Sudan regime. They are intended to pressure those undermining the stability and political transition of Sudan.

Among the entities sanctioned are two companies that manufacture weapons and vehicles for the SAF, Defense Industries System and SMT Engineering, and the SAF-controlled Zadna International Company for Investment Limited. The three other companies involved in procuring military equipment for the RSF, Al Junaid Multi Activities Co Ltd, Tradive General Trading and GSK Advance Company Ltd, were also sanctioned.

The EU has condemned the ongoing fighting between the SAF and the RSF, as well as the militias supporting them, and has expressed deep concern about the humanitarian situation in Sudan. It has called for an immediate end to the violence and a peaceful resolution to the conflict.

The United States imposed similar sanctions on the same companies last October, and Britain also imposed sanctions on companies linked to military entities in Sudan last November.