The U.S. has finally determined that the RSF is committing genocide in Sudan and imposed economic sanctions on its supporters. Many find that these actions have come far too late considering the humanitarian devastation caused by Sudan's civil war, and there is no peace on the horizon. With more international visibility to the crisis in Sudan, Volume XLVIII staff editor Emily Gwydir argues for a stronger international law regime of state responsibility in response to the large web of foreign states influence prolonging and funding the conflict. This post explores how a broader test for state attribution of internationally wrongful acts might be part of the strategy to help bring about an end to the conflict.
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