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Proposal Details

Proposal ID	1277
Proposal	Proposal to Condemn the Ongoing Genocide in Sudan Urge US Designation of the Rapid Support Forces
Presenter	Steering Committee
Floor Manager	Charles Ostdiek
Phase	Cancelled
Discussion	01-19-2026 - 02-01-2026
Voting	02-02-2026 - 02-08-2026
Presens Quorum	Two Thirds of Active Accredited States/Caucuses
Consens Quorum	A Majority of Yes and No Votes

Background

SUMMARY
The Green Party of the United States condemns the ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity in Darfur and across Sudan; urges the U.S. government to designate the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) a Foreign Terrorist Organization; and calls for targeted sanctions on the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the alleged provision of arms, logistics, and financial support to the RSF that has fueled atrocities and famine, consistent with international law, the Arms Export Control Act, and Global Magnitsky authorities. This resolution further urges an expanded UN arms embargo, humanitarian air/land corridors, and accountability via the ICC, while directing GPUS to advocate these positions publicly and with relevant U.S. and UN officials. The U.S. government determined on January 7, 2025 that RSF forces committed genocide in Darfur during the current conflict; leading human rights bodies and UN offices continue to document RSF-led ethnic cleansing, siege tactics, and mass atrocities. (U.S. Department of State)

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE
Since April 2023, fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the RSF has devastated Sudan. Darfur has witnessed particularly grave crimes, including ethnic cleansing of the Massalit and other non-Arab communities, widespread killings, sexual violence, and forced displacement. Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International have documented patterns consistent with crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing, aligning with the U.S. government’s genocide determination regarding RSF-led atrocities in Darfur. (Human Rights Watch)

UN reporting describes the RSF’s capture of key Darfur territories and control of cross-border supply lines. UN expert panels and reputable media have examined repeated cargo flights routed through Amdjarass, Chad, and other channels allegedly linked to Emirati support to the RSF; the UAE denies these allegations, which remain the subject of continuing UN inquiries. Regardless, the preponderance of credible reporting indicates material support flows that have intensified the conflict and enabled RSF operations. Targeted sanctions and a strengthened arms embargo are necessary to curb supplies fueling atrocities and to pressure all enablers. (Official Document System)

UN human rights offices and Amnesty continue to warn of appalling violations—including in and around El Fasher—where RSF actions have included sieges, obstructed aid, and attacks on civilians. The humanitarian crisis is now among the world’s worst. Urgent, coordinated action is required. (United Nations Human Rights Office)

Proposal

Therefore, the National Committee resolves that the Green Party of the United States shall:

1. Condemn the ongoing genocide, crimes against humanity, ethnic cleansing, and war crimes perpetrated in Sudan—particularly RSF-led atrocities in Darfur—and express solidarity with survivors and displaced communities. (Human Rights Watch)
2. Urge the U.S. Department of State to designate the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization under U.S. law, in light of the U.S. genocide determination and extensive documentation of systematic atrocities against civilians. (U.S. Department of State)
3. Urge ethical divestment from UAE state funds, investors, or corporations tied to RSF or its funding and support voluntary consumer boycotts of UAE-linked products coordinated via diaspora/human rights partners.
4. Request the UN Panel of Experts (Sudan) and relevant US/EU agencies to investigate all external sources of arms, finance, logistics and advisory support to parties committing atrocity crimes in Sudan—including any potential roles by Israel, Egypt, Russia, Turkey, and private brokers—and to publish findings suitable for targeted sanctions and export-control actions where warranted.
5. Support an expanded UN arms embargo covering all parties in Sudan, with enhanced monitoring and enforcement along cross-border routes (including Amdjarass), and public reporting of violations. (United Nations)
6. Press for humanitarian access via protected air and land corridors, immediate lifting of sieges, and robust UN-AU civilian protection mechanisms, prioritizing famine prevention and medical relief. (AP News)
7. Back accountability through the International Criminal Court, urging states to cooperate fully with ICC investigations of atrocity crimes committed since April 2023. (International Criminal Court)
8. Direct GPUS spokespersons and committees (IC, GPAX, Media) to:
•Issue a public statement reflecting this resolution within 7 days;
•Transmit letters to the U.S. President, State Department, relevant Congressional committees, the U.S. Mission to the UN, and to UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights;
•Engage with diaspora, humanitarian, and human-rights partners for coordinated advocacy.

Resources

IMPLEMENTATION/TIMELINE
Immediate: Press release; letters transmitted within 7 days; social media toolkit within 10 days; ongoing advocacy thereafter.

FINANCIAL IMPACT
Minimal: Staff/volunteer time; no direct budget outlays anticipated.

References

SELECTED INTERNATIONAL SOURCES:
U.S. Department of State (Jan 7, 2025) — Genocide determination in Sudan; determination that RSF and allied militias committed genocide in Darfur. (U.S. Department of State)
Human Rights Watch (May 9, 2024) — “The Massalit Will Not Come Home”: Ethnic Cleansing and Crimes Against Humanity in El Geneina, West Darfur, Sudan (report + summary). (Human Rights Watch)
OHCHR (Oct 27, 2025) — Sudan: appalling reports of summary executions and other serious violations in El Fasher and Bara. (United Nations Human Rights Office)
UN Security Council — Panel of Experts on Sudan (S/2024/65, Jan 15, 2024) — Final report detailing RSF control of Darfur, supply routes, and cross-border dynamics. (Official Document System)
Reuters (Dec 12, 2024) — Dozens of UAE flights to airstrip UN says supplies weapons to Sudan rebels; UAE denial; expert analysis of cargo consistent with arms. (Reuters)
Reuters (Apr 29, 2025) — UN panel investigates Emirati links to seized weapons in Darfur; ammunition traced to earlier UAE purchase; UAE denies; probe ongoing. (Reuters)
The Guardian (Apr 14, 2025) — Leaked UN experts report raises fresh concerns over UAE’s role; repeated flights via Chad; UAE denies; evidentiary standards debated. (The Guardian)
AP News (Mar 2025) — UN official: RSF preventing life-saving aid from reaching famine-hit Darfur. (AP News)
Amnesty International (Jul 25, 2024) — New weapons fuelling the Sudan conflict; call to halt arms transfers feeding abuses. (Amnesty International)
Amnesty International (Oct 28, 2025) — Horrifying reports from El Fasher as RSF attacks civilians; questions on UK-to-UAE arms sales. (Amnesty International UK)
Security Council Report (Apr 28, 2024) — Sudan: closed consultations; notes from PoE regarding RSF securing new supply lines. (Security Council Report)
Human Rights Watch (Apr 14, 2025) — Sudan conflict, two years on: crimes against humanity, ethnic cleansing in Darfur. (Human Rights Watch)
U.S. Dept. of State (2024 Human Rights Report: Sudan) — Conflict impact and abuses across Sudan. (State)
OHCHR (Feb 23, 2024) — Horrific violations as fighting spreads. (United Nations Human Rights Office)
International Criminal Court — Prosecutor briefings to UN Security Council on Darfur investigations (Aug 5, 2024; Jan 27, 2025). (International Criminal Court)
Responsible Statecraft (Oct 21, 2024) — Israel, a behind-the-scenes powerbroker in Sudan (analysis of Israeli political leverage; does not establish arms supply).
Responsible Statecraft
Times of Israel (Apr 7, 2025) — Israel said worried as Abraham Accords partner Sudan grows closer to Iran (reporting that Burhan sought weapons from Israel; article indicates no delivery).
The Times of Israel
Times of Israel topic page: Sudan — newsroom coverage of RSF atrocities and Israel–Sudan ties (context only).
The Times of Israel
Military Africa (Oct 7, 2023) — claim that LAR-160 rockets (Israeli-origin) appeared with RSF; not corroborated by UN reporting to date (treat as allegation pending verification).
Military Africa

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