• The US has determined that Sudan's military used chemical weapons in its civil war.
• New sanctions will restrict US exports to Sudan and limit financial borrowing.
• US officials allege chlorine gas was among the chemical weapons used.
• The conflict has caused tens of thousands of deaths and displaced millions.

The United States has announced sanctions against Sudan after determining that the Sudanese military utilized chemical weapons during its ongoing civil war against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). “The United States calls on the Government of Sudan to cease all chemical weapons use and uphold its obligations” under the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), said State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce, emphasizing the US commitment to holding accountable those responsible for chemical weapons proliferation, according to Le Monde, BBC, and Africa News.

These sanctions are set to take effect on or around June 6, 2025, and will include restrictions on US exports and government-backed credit to Sudan. This follows a 2023 power struggle between the Sudanese army and RSF that has resulted in significant casualties and a severe humanitarian crisis, displacing over 13 million people and leading to tens of thousands of deaths, as reported by BBC, Al Jazeera, and India Times.

The allegations include the use of chlorine gas, reportedly deployed on at least two occasions during the conflict. Despite these claims, Sudanese officials have denied the allegations, characterizing them as politically motivated falsehoods. The ongoing strife has raised concerns internationally, with both the Sudanese military and RSF accused of committing war crimes, according to Le Monde, BBC, and Africa News.