Canada announces additional sanctions in response to ongoing conflict in Sudan

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Yesterday, Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that Canada is imposing new sanctions under the Special Economic Measures Act against two individuals associated with the ongoing conflict in Sudan.

The new sanctions including Algoney Hamdan Dagalo Musa, a major in the RSF and director of procurement for the RSF, and Mirghani Idris Suleiman, a general in the SAF.

The two individuals targeted are associated with the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and linked to the continued violence against civilians in Sudan. This includes widespread instances of conflict-related sexual violence. Through their leadership roles in financing and procurement networks in both opposing factions, these individuals are contributing to continued gross and systematic international humanitarian law and human rights violations by allowing both parties to sustain the fighting.

Canada unequivocally condemns the continued gross and systematic human rights violations perpetrated against the Sudanese people and is committed to helping address the humanitarian needs on the ground. We will continue our work with regional partners, relevant governments and the international community, to coordinate the response to this crisis and actively support the foundation of any future peace process, centred on the well-being of the Sudanese people.

Canada firmly believes that the meaningful inclusion of civilian and civil society voices in mediation efforts is key to ensuring lasting peace. For this reason, Canada has increased its support to Sudanese civil society organizations, including women’s rights organizations, to help bolster their capacity to engage in mediation efforts and to mitigate the impacts of the conflict. In August 2024, Jacqueline O’Neill, Canada’s Ambassador for Women, Peace, and Security, supported U.S.-led effort in Geneva, Switzerland, to include Sudanese women’s voices in ceasefire discussions.