UK sanctions Sudanese commanders over rape campaign and adds survivor support
The UK government has imposed sanctions on senior commanders accused of involvement in a campaign of rape in Sudan, and has also announced new support for survivors. The move marks one year since the fall of El Fasher, the Sudanese city that was besieged. Sanctions are financial and travel restrictions placed on individuals by a government.
What does it mean?
Britain is punishing senior military leaders in Sudan who are linked to mass sexual attacks, and it is also putting money and help toward people who survived those attacks. Sanctions usually mean the people named can't enter the country or use British banks. This comes a year after El Fasher fell, so it's a reminder of what happened there.
Who is affected?
Named Sudanese commanders who face sanctions, and survivors of sexual violence in Sudan.