# UK sanctions Sudanese commanders over weaponised rape

https://mins.news/en/item/116278

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-26 17:32 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/26/britain-sanctions-sudanese-commanders-over-weaponised-rape?traffic_source=rss

> The UK sanctioned 15 military commanders, militia leaders and security officials from the Rapid Support Forces and Sudanese Armed Forces, accusing them of war crimes during el-Fasher’s fall, including sexual violence, torture and attacks on civilians. The penalties include travel bans and asset freezes.

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