RSF commander linked by BBC Verify to Sudan massacre sanctioned in UK
Published: 12/12/2025

UK sanctions RSF commander linked to Sudan massacre after BBC Verify report revealed his role in the el-Fasher massacre. Brig Gen Al-Fateh Abdullah Idris, known as Abu Lulu, was filmed shooting captives in Sudan. The UK Foreign Secretary condemned the atrocities, with three other RSF commanders also sanctioned for their roles in violence against civilians in the conflict. The UK government announced travel bans and asset freezes for the sanctioned individuals.



