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US Confirms Sudan's Use of Chemical Weapons, Expands Sanctions

New sanctions targeting Sudanese exports and financing will take effect in June, following the US determination of chemical weapon use in the ongoing civil war.

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Overview

  • The United States formally determined on April 24, 2025, that Sudan's military used chemical weapons during the civil war under the Chemical and Biological Weapons Control and Warfare Elimination Act of 1991.
  • Sanctions include restrictions on US exports to Sudan and limits on US government financing, set to take effect around June 6 after a Congressional notification on May 22.
  • The US State Department called on Sudan's government to cease chemical weapons use and adhere to its obligations under the Chemical Weapons Convention.
  • The ongoing civil war between Sudan’s army and the Rapid Support Forces, which began in April 2023, has resulted in over 150,000 deaths and displaced 12–13 million people.
  • The practical impact of the new measures may be limited, as Sudan's military and RSF leaders are already under existing US sanctions for war crimes and genocide allegations.