United Kingdom & Rapid Support Forces

United Kingdom: Imposed sanctions targeting Sudan's gold networks to cut off war financing.

Rapid Support Forces: Paramilitary group targeted by sanctions; accused of benefiting from illicit gold trade.

United Kingdom: The United Kingdom requested an urgent debate at the UN Human Rights Council on behalf of a group of countries and presented a draft resolution condemning the escalating violence in Sudan — El-Obeid.

Rapid Support Forces: The Rapid Support Forces are a paramilitary group engaged in conflict with the Sudanese Armed Forces in Sudan, responsible for siege conditions, drone strikes, and alleged atrocities in cities like Sudan — El-Obeid and Sudan — El Fasher.

United Kingdom: The UK expressed alarm about potential atrocities and supports international efforts.

Rapid Support Forces: The RSF is a main belligerent, reportedly responsible for drone strikes causing child casualties and condemned by the United Nations Human Rights Council.

United Kingdom: The UK is a major donor that cut funding to WFP, contributing to the funding gap.

Rapid Support Forces: RSF is a key belligerent; its conflict with SAF has caused displacement and hindered aid access.

Rapid Support Forces: The Rapid Support Forces are accused of escalating an assault on al-Obeid, potentially leading to large-scale atrocities and human rights violations. They have also taken control of Darfur and al-Fashir.