JEM: U.S. Sanctions on Gebreil a Desperate Attempt to Save RSF Militia

The Justice and Equality Movement (JEM) downplayed the sanctions imposed by the U.S. Department of the Treasury under Executive Order No. (14098) on its leader and Minister of Finance, Gebreil Ibrahim, describing them as a desperate attempt to rescue the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia.

In a statement on Saturday, JEM’s spokesperson, Mohamed Zakaria, stressed that the movement is not an extension of any ideological project or previous regime, noting that it had waged an armed struggle against the former Islamist government and played a significant role in bringing about change in Sudan.

Zakaria explained that the allegation that JEM obstructs democratic transition is false and lacks any legal or factual basis. He pointed out that the Minister of Finance’s visits to Iran were part of his constitutional and legal duties within the framework of Sudan’s diplomatic relations with the international community, questioning the logic of imposing sanctions for such visits while the United States itself negotiates with Iran.

The statement affirmed that Sudan is a sovereign and independent state that does not derive its legitimacy from any external power. It further stressed that the sanctions represent another episode of foreign conspiracy and an explicit support to a criminal militia that is on the verge of collapse.

The statement added that unilateral sanctions are of no value, describing them as unjust measures inconsistent with the principles of justice and international law. It called on the international community to lift the unlawful siege on El-Fashir and other cities, support comprehensive peace efforts, and side with the aspirations of the Sudanese people for a dignified life.

JEM reaffirmed that defending Sudan is an honor and a moral duty, emphasizing that its leader is spearheading a pioneering political project backed by the Sudanese people.