US Sanctions Entities as Sudan Civil War Enters Fourth Year

The Federal government of the United States imposed sanctions on five individuals and entities on April 17, 2026, for stoking the civil war in Sudan. The move coincided with the third anniversary of the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces. The Trump Administration called for an immediate, three-month unconditional humanitarian truce to facilitate aid delivery and establish a path toward a permanent ceasefire.

As the war entered its fourth year in April 2026, it triggered a severe child hunger crisis and displaced over 14 million people. The conflict has resulted in more than 150,000 deaths, with over 4,300 children killed or maimed. Both warring parties have increasingly used indiscriminate drone attacks against schools, hospitals, and other civilian infrastructure, killing nearly 700 civilians in the first quarter of 2026 alone.

International efforts to mitigate the crisis include a donor conference hosted by Germany in Berlin, where Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul announced €1.3 billion in pledged aid. The United States provided an additional $20 million in emergency food assistance in March and $200 million during a February fund call. U.S. officials urged external actors to cease providing financial and military support to the combatants to restore civilian governance and regional stability in East Africa.