U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Sudan's Military Procurement Chief

The sanctions target Mirghani Idris Suleiman for his role in acquiring weapons from Iran and Russia to fuel Sudan's ongoing conflict.

Mirghani Idris Suleiman, director of Sudan's Defense Industries Systems, is sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury for his involvement in arms deals.
Suleiman's efforts have been pivotal in sustaining the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
The war in Sudan has led to a severe humanitarian crisis, displacing over 10 million people and causing widespread hunger.
Both Iran and Russia have been key suppliers of weapons to the SAF, emboldening their position in the conflict.
These sanctions follow earlier measures against the RSF's procurement director, highlighting U.S. efforts to curb arms flow to both sides.