Overview

• The US determined on April 24, 2025, that Sudan's military used chemical weapons in 2024 during its civil war against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
• Sanctions, including restrictions on US exports and government-backed credit, will take effect after a mandatory 15-day congressional notification period, starting June 6.
• The State Department has called on Sudan to cease chemical weapons use and comply with the Chemical Weapons Convention, which it is a signatory to.
• Reports indicate chlorine gas was used in at least two instances, though specific details on locations and timing of the attacks remain undisclosed.
• Sudan's government has denied the allegations, labeling them a deliberate distortion, as the civil war continues to devastate the country with over 13 million displaced and 150,000 dead.