The US has implemented new sanctions on Sudan in response to allegations of the military-run government utilizing chemical weapons against its opponents. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce condemned these actions, highlighting violations of the Chemical Weapons Convention. Although specifics about the incidents weren’t disclosed, reports indicate chlorine gas was used against the Rapid Support Forces. These sanctions, effective June 6, will restrict exports to Sudan and government loan access. The ongoing civil war, which began in April 2023, has resulted in widespread violence, displacement, and famine, with numerous human rights violations reported.
The United States calls on the government of Sudan to cease all chemical weapons use and uphold its obligations under the CWC, according to State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce.
Sudanese government forces reportedly used chlorine gas to strike the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in remote parts of the country, as detailed by the New York Times.
The latest round of US sanctions will come into effect around 6 June, including restrictions on American exports to Sudan and access to US government loans.
Sudan's civil war started in April 2023 after an alliance between al-Burhan and Hemedti broke down, rapidly turning into a violent power struggle.
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