The U.S. government has officially determined that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a Sudanese paramilitary group, has committed genocide during the ongoing civil war in the country. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced the sanctions on RSF leader Daglo, highlighting the atrocities occurring amidst the conflict. This declaration coincides with numerous statements and reports documenting the violence and war crimes being perpetrated by the RSF, with calls for accountability and justice being emphasized by U.S. officials.