(Ottawa) Canada announces sanctions against those it accuses of perpetuating the civil war in Sudan, as the conflict enters its second year.
For months, Africa experts and the New Democratic Party have criticized the Liberals for failing to follow the lead of comparable countries, such as the United States, in imposing sanctions against those who empower “lords”. of war “.
Two people are targeted by sanctions: Sudanese paramilitary commander Abdelrahim Hamdan Dagalo and former Foreign Minister Ali Karti, who led an Islamist group opposed to the democratic regime.
Ottawa is also sanctioning four companies it accuses of supporting both the paramilitary group known as the Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese Armed Forces.
The two branches of Sudan’s military fought for control for months until a political feud erupted into civil war last April, sparking what the United Nations calls “the world’s largest displacement crisis”. internally in the world.
A conference was being held in Paris on Monday to respond to the massive humanitarian needs of Sudan which, according to the UN, is heading towards famine.
Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly announced the sanctions in a press release Monday, saying the six individuals and entities are targeted “for having directly or indirectly undermined peace, security and stability in the country.” Sudan.”