Title: Three Sudanese Entities Added to UK Sanctions List for Funding Conflict Parties

London, United Kingdom - The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) of the United Kingdom announced the addition of three entities to its Sudan Sanctions List on April 12, 2023. This action falls under the Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 and imposes financial sanctions on individuals and organizations involved in threatening the peace, stability, and security of Sudan.

New Additions to the Sanctions List

• Al-Fakher Advanced Works Co. Ltd (also known as Al-Fakher Company)
• AlKhaleej Bank Co. Ltd (also known as Al Rowad Bank for Development and Investment)
• Red Rock Mining Company (also known as Red Rock Ltd)

These entities are now subject to an asset freeze under the UK sanctions regime.

Al-Fakher Advanced Works Co. Ltd

Based in Sudan, Al-Fakher Advanced Works Co. Ltd has been linked to funding the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a major party to the conflict in Sudan. According to the UK Government’s statement of reasons:

1. Al-Fakher Company has been involved in the gold export business for the RSF.
2. The militia’s leaders have used these funds to purchase weapons.

AlKhalejj Bank Co. Ltd

Based in Khartoum, AlKhalejj Bank Co. Ltd is a financial institution implicated in supporting and supplying the RSF by providing them with significant funds.

Red Rock Mining Company

Based in Blok 9, Kafory, Khartoum, Red Rock Mining Company has been implicated in funding the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), another major party to the conflict in Sudan. The statement of reasons suggests:

1. Red Rock Mining Company has played a central role in financing the SAF.
2. The company bears responsibility for contributing to the ongoing conflict in the country.

Required Actions by Financial Institutions and Other Persons

1. Freeze any accounts linked to these entities.
2. Do not deal with those resources unless authorized by the Treasury.
3. Report the findings to the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU).

Consequences of Non-compliance

Failure to comply with financial and trade sanctions legislation could lead to criminal offenses.

Additional Information

For more information on UN measures against Sudan, visit the relevant UN Sanctions Committee webpage.

For details on Sudan-related financial sanctions and other financial sanctions regimes, visit the Customs and Excise pages of the Isle of Man Government website.