US sanctions RSF commander accused of rights abuses in Sudan’s Darfur

Barkalla specifically played a part in the killing of West Darfur governor Khamis Abbaka, according to the US Treasury Department [Umit Bektas/Reuters]

The United States has imposed sanctions on Abdel Rahman Juma Barkalla, whom it says is responsible for human rights abuses in West Darfur.

The US Department of the Treasury outlined a series of sanctions against the commander, head of the Rapid Support Forces’ (RSF’s) West Darfur operations, on Tuesday.