US Sanctions Jibril Ibrahim and Al-Baraa Militia
Islamists played a major role in obstructing Sudan's progress toward democratic transition.
US Sanctions Jibril Ibrahim and Al-Baraa Militia- Khartoum Highlight – Agencies
US Treasury imposed sanctions on Al-Baraa bin Malik militia and de facto Finance Minister Jibril Ibrahim.
They were accused of fueling Sudan’s brutal war and ties with extremist states. The Treasury said sanctions aim to curb Islamist activities in Sudan. It also targets Iranian interventions that worsened civilian suffering. Washington stated: “These sanctions aim to limit Islamist influence in Sudan and Iran’s destabilizing regional activities.” It added: “The US remains committed to regional partners for peace and stability in Sudan. We will prevent Sudan becoming a haven for threats to Americans and US interests.”
Washington stressed: “Sudanese Islamist groups forged dangerous alliances with Iran. We will not stand idle while they threaten regional and global security.” The statement added: “Sudanese Islamists have long been a destructive force, especially during Omar Al-Bashir’s Islamist regime.”
It continued: “Recently, Islamists played a major role obstructing Sudan’s democratic transition. They undermined the former civilian-led transitional government and the framework agreement process.”
On Al-Baraa bin Malik, the US said: “It is a paramilitary Islamist group linked to Bashir’s regime.” The militia contributed over 20,000 fighters against the Rapid Support Forces. It used training and weapons supplied by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard.
The US accused its fighters of arbitrary detentions, torture, and summary executions of alleged RSF supporters. Washington said: “The militia, alongside other armed Islamist groups in Sudan, obstructs ending Sudan’s civil war. It undermines peace efforts.”
