U.S. declares genocide in Sudan, sanctions RSF leader and companies

The Biden administration has declared that Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and its proxies are committing genocide in the ongoing civil war with Sudan’s military, which has killed tens of thousands and caused a severe humanitarian crisis.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken accused the RSF of systematic attacks against civilians, including ethnic-based killings, sexual violence, and obstructing access to lifesaving aid.

Sanctions…