On May 10, 2026, a formal request was submitted to the European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Ms. Kaja Kallas, by DEMAIN law firm on behalf of Sudanese victims. They are urging for an investigation and the imposition of targeted sanctions under the EU Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime (CFSP Decision 2020/1999) against Emirati officials, Sudanese citizens, and entities in Sudan and the UAE with alleged ties to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
As Sudan’s conflict enters its fourth year, reports from The Sentry, Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, and The New York Times suggest foreign involvement, particularly from the UAE, in the conflict. They reportedly provide financial and logistical support and weapons to the RSF, contributing to war crimes, crimes against humanity, and acts of genocide, and prolonging the conflict for geopolitical reasons. Although the EU has sanctioned members of the RSF and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), it has not targeted UAE officials with ties to RSF leaders. It is reported that Vice-President Sheikh Mansour, who owns Manchester City Football Club, supports RSF commander General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti.
The victims aim for these sanctions to curb foreign support for the conflict through travel bans, asset freezes, and restrictions, thereby stopping civilian crimes. Mujahed Othman Abdelrahim Mohamed, an investigative journalist, highlights the dire need for sanctions and prosecutions against those involved. Dr. Mohamed Ismail Abdelrahman Hassan from El Fasher describes severe attacks on hospitals and civilians, calling for an end to RSF support.
Filed by DEMAIN law firm, the request seeks EU investigations and sanctions against individuals and entities linked to RSF. It names eight people and organizations, including Sheikh Mansour, Sheikh Abdullah, Emirati businessmen Mohamed Hamdan Alzaabi, Mazin Gamareldin Mohamed Fadlalla, Naser Helal Abdulla Helal Al Hammadi, Mohammed Rashed Saif Al Marri, and Sudanese businessmen Abo Zer Abdelnabi Habiballa Ahmeed and Ahmed Hashim Hamad El Basher. Also listed are the Global Security Services Group, Al-Fakher Advanced Works Co. Ltd, Prodigious Real Estate Management Supervision Services, and Aoun Commercial Brokers.
Since April 15, 2023, the conflict escalation between the RSF, led by Hemedti, and SAF, led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has caused one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises according to the UN. The Sudanese victims, represented by DEMAIN, recount systematic RSF attacks, including drone strikes, looting, arbitrary detention, torture, mass rape, and forced displacement. Many fled El Fasher by October 2025 and now live in camps, where they share their experiences.
A survivor, A.I.S., recounts losing four family members to RSF artillery. K.A.A., a housewife, testifies about losing both sons; one to bombardment, the other to detention torture, stressing the lack of accountability and information from authorities.
Contact:
Sarah SAMEUR
Member of the Paris Bar
DEMAIN | Cabinet d’Avocat
cabinet@demain-avocat.com
Reference:
M.TOWNSEND, “Sudan paramilitary leaders acquired £17.7m property portfolio in Dubai, investigation reveals,” The Guardian, April 29, 2026.
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