The United States has taken a firm stance against the leader of Sudan's military, imposing sanctions on him for obstructing humanitarian aid and engaging in destructive actions such as bombing hospitals, schools, and markets. The Treasury Department announced sanctions against Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the head of the Sudanese Armed Forces, citing his role in exacerbating a conflict that has led to a widening famine and the largest displacement crisis globally.
This move by the U.S. government is part of a broader effort to leverage financial penalties to influence the behavior of foreign actors. In addition to the sanctions on al-Burhan, the U.S. also imposed penalties on Mohammad Hamdan Daglo Mousa, the leader of Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, who is engaged in a longstanding conflict with al-Burhan.
