Bi Sidi Souleymane's Return, Reclamation, Rehabilitation (3R) rebel group is accused of campaigns of rape, arms trafficking and violence
The U.S. has imposed sanctions against a rebel leader in the Central African Republic, Secretary of State Michael Pompeo said in a statement on Friday.
The sanctions freeze the rebel leader’s asset and impose a travel ban on Mr Souleymane, also known as Sidiki Abbas. Mr Souleymane directly perpetrated torture, the statement said. Under Mr Souleymane’s leadership, 3R also carried out campaigns of rape, arms trafficking and violence.
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