House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Sudan Conflict Sanctions: One year on
15 April 2024 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Proposed by Andrew Mitchell Con Sutton Coldfield
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- UK is extending sanctions against three commercial entities linked to Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces.
- Sanctions aim to press conflicting parties towards peace and humanitarian access by isolating funding sources.
- UK announces near doubling of aid, providing emergency food assistance for 500,000 children.
Issue summary
The UK is extending sanctions against entities linked to the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces responsible for the ongoing conflict in Sudan.
Action requested
The UK has designated three commercial entities under the existing sanctions regulations, freezing their assets. This move aims to press the conflicting parties towards peace and humanitarian access while isolating funding sources. The UK also announces a near doubling of aid to address the humanitarian crisis, providing emergency food assistance for 500,000 children.
Key facts
- On 15 April 2024, three commercial entities linked to SAF and RSF were designated under sanctions regulations.
- The UK imposed asset freezes on six commercial entities on 12 July 2023.
- Aid to Sudan was nearly doubled to address the humanitarian crisis as of 28 March 2024.
- The new aid package will provide emergency food assistance for 500,000 children under five in hard-to-reach areas.
- Designated entities include Defence Industries Systems, Sudan Master Technology, Zadna International Company for Investment Limited, Al-Junaid, GSK Advance Company, and Tradive General Trading.