New European Sanctions Include Intelligence Director, Salah Gosh, Osman Operations, and Governor of West Darfur
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The European Union has imposed new sanctions on four Sudanese figures, stating that they have contributed to worsening the situation in Sudan.
Today, the EU approved additional restrictive measures against the Director of Military Intelligence of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), Mohamed Ali Ahmed Subir, and the former Director of the Sudanese Intelligence Service, Salah Gosh. The EU also imposed similar sanctions on two leaders of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF): Osman Operations and Tijani Karshom, the de facto Governor of West Darfur appointed by the RSF.
The decision stated that this step comes in light of the severity of the situation in Sudan, where fighting continues between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces.
The EU declared that Lieutenant General Subir is responsible for harassment, arbitrary arrests, and the detention of civil society members, as well as cases of sexual violence and torture. It also listed Salah Gosh as being responsible for numerous actions undertaken by the SAF and its intelligence operations department.
On the RSF side, the EU held Osman Operations responsible for violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law committed by the Rapid Support Forces. The EU also sanctioned Tijani Karshom for facilitating the recruitment of militias to fight alongside the RSF and for his involvement in planning, directing, and committing serious human rights abuses and violations of international humanitarian law in West Darfur.
The four individuals listed in the European sanctions are subject to an asset freeze, and EU individuals and entities are prohibited from providing them with funds, financial assets, or economic resources. In addition, they are subject to a travel ban to EU countries.
The EU emphasized that the imposition of these restrictive measures reflects its unwavering support for peace and accountability in Sudan. It reaffirmed its support and solidarity with the Sudanese people and its commitment to working with regional and international partners to facilitate a peaceful resolution to the crisis and address the worsening humanitarian situation.
On 9 October 2023, the EU adopted Decision (CFSP) 2023/2135 regarding restrictive measures targeting activities that undermine Sudans stability and political transition.
The EU imposed restrictive measures against six entities on 22 January 2024 and against six individuals on 24 June 2024.
With today’s additional sanctions, the EUs restrictive measures now target ten individuals and six entities.
