The United States has imposed sanctions on eight individuals and entities, including an Indian businessman and his Raipur-based explosives manufacturing company, accusing them of helping fuel Sudan's civil war by supplying materials used by the Sudanese military.
Among those sanctioned is Alok Choudhari of Raipur, the Chief Executive Officer of SBL Energy Limited, also known as Amin Explosive Private Limited. US authorities alleged that the company supplied more than 200 shipments of explosives and explosive-related materials to a firm responsible for maintaining the SAF's arsenal.
The Treasury Department also sanctioned SBL Energy Limited, along with other companies based in Sudan and Egypt.
These networks supply weapons, explosives, and foreign fighters to both the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces. Their support has prolonged a conflict that has created the world's worst humanitarian crisis and provided space for terrorist groups to operate.
