# UK sanctions 15 commanders from rival Sudan factions over wartime rape

https://mins.news/en/item/115619

- Reuters, 2026-10-26 10:25 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-sanctions-15-commanders-rival-sudan-factions-over-wartime-rape-2026-10-26/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6adf2a863b36fe0001c55337

> Britain imposed sanctions on Monday against 15 military commanders, militia leaders and security officials from both sides of Sudan’s conflict, accusing them of sexual violence, torture and attacks on civilians.

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