Sudanese Islamic Movement reacts to US sanctions on key figures

PORT SUDAN – The Sudanese Islamic Movement (SIM) has strongly condemned the recent US sanctions imposed on key Sudanese figures, including Salah Gosh and Mohamed Atta.

In a statement, the SIM criticized the US accusations against the individuals and labeled the sanctions as an attempt to intimidate their affiliation with the Movement and criminalize their support for the army.

“We strongly condemn the American accusations against Salah Abdallah ‘Gosh’ and Mohamed Atta Al-Moula and the sanctions imposed on them, and the attempt to intimidate their affiliation with the movement and criminalize supporting the army,” stated the Sudanese Islamic Movement.

The SIM further emphasized that these allegations only reinforce their belief that they are on the right path in safeguarding the achievements and sovereignty of the Sudanese nation.

The Movement also highlighted the broader context, pointing out that there are individuals profiting from war, originating from various countries and systems, who engage in trading the blood of the Sudanese people.

The reaction from the Sudanese Islamic Movement comes in the wake of the US imposing targeted sanctions on Salah Gosh, Mohamed Atta, and Taha Osman, all, of whom are members of the extremist group.

The US Treasury Department has accused Gosh of advocating for the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) to depose Sudan’s civilian government and providing substantial support to this endeavor, including thousands of trained jihadist fighters.

Atta, who served as Sudan’s ambassador to Washington during the concluding years of Al-Bashir’s rule, has been sanctioned for his affiliation with the Sudanese Islamic Movement (SIM).

The Treasury Department alleges that SIM wields influence over the military administration and impedes the transition to a civilian government.

Osman, the former office director of Al-Bashir, has also been sanctioned for actions or policies that undermine Sudan’s peace and stability. Osman is currently a senior member of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

The US sanctions are the latest in a series of punitive measures aimed at pressuring Sudan’s military leadership to relinquish power and allow for a democratic transition.