US imposes new sanctions on Sudan
The US State Department announced on Thursday that Washington will impose sanctions on Sudan after determining that the Sudanese government used chemical weapons in 2024 during clashes between the army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), according to webangah News Agency.
State Department spokesperson Tommy bruce stated these measures will include restrictions on US exports to Sudan and the termination of US government credit lines, with sanctions taking effect on June 6.
In a statement, Bruce said: “The United States calls on the Sudanese government to promptly cease chemical weapons use and uphold its obligations under the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC).”
Sudan’s Foreign Ministry has not yet responded to requests for comment.
The conflict in Sudan began in April 2023 as a power struggle between the army and RSF, triggering waves of ethnic violence, creating what has become the world’s worst humanitarian crisis, and causing famine in several regions. The fighting has killed tens of thousands and displaced approximately 13 million people.
The United States imposed sanctions in january against Sudanese army commander Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, accusing him of choosing war over negotiations to end hostilities.
