The European Union has adopted sanctions against six entities involved in the war in Sudan, where the Sudanese Military (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have been fighting since April last year.
Reuters reported that the European Council deemed the entities responsible for "supporting activities undermining the stability and political transition of Sudan."
"Among the entities listed are two companies involved in the manufacture of weapons and vehicles for the SAF (Defense Industries System and SMT Engineering); the SAF-controlled Zadna International Company for Investment Limited; and three companies involved in procuring military equipment for the RSF (Al Junaid Multi Activities Co Ltd, Tradive General Trading and GSK Advance Company Ltd)," the Council's said in its statement.
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The entities listed were subjected to asset freezes, which meant that the direct and indirect provision of funds or economic resources to the mentioned companies or for their benefit was prohibited.
"The EU remains deeply concerned about the humanitarian situation in Sudan and reaffirms its steadfast support for, and solidarity with, the Sudanese people," the Council added.
Violence has been rampant in the country after the United Nations reported that there have been ethnic killings in the aftermath of the conflict.
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