May 24, 2024 (NEW YORK) – U.S. Ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, strongly condemned the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for their siege of El Fasher and warned external backers against continued support to the warring parties. On Friday, the Security Council held a private meeting to discuss Sudan’s complaint against the United Arab Emirates, which is accused of fuelling the conflict in Sudan and providing weapons and logistics to the paramilitary group. In a statement released after the meeting, Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield condemned the RSF for their siege on El Fasher and their role in the deteriorating humanitarian situation. “The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continues to tighten its siege on El Fasher – stoking military escalation, cutting off critical lifelines, and inching closer to launching a large-scale massacre not seen since the conflict began,” she stated. The U.S. ambassador underscored that Washington has already begun to impose sanctions on the group’s leaders responsible for these military operations. “The RSF must pull back its forces from El Fasher or face further consequences,” she warned. The RSF, this week, shelled Abu Shouk IDP camp, forcing some 60% of its 400,000 residents to flee their homes. Also, over a dozen trucks carrying aid … Continue reading U.S. condemns RSF siege of El Fasher, warns external backers