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US to Impose Sanctions on Sudan for Chemical Weapons Use

The State Department last week notified Congress that the Sudanese government used chemical weapons in 2024 and isn't in compliance with the Chemical Weapons Convention. As a result, the U.S. plans to impose new sanctions against Sudan, including restrictions on U.S. exports to Sudan and on access to U.S. government lines of credit, following a 15-day Congressional notification period. The sanctions will take effect on the date of publication of a notice in the Federal Register, which is expected around June 6.

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"The United States calls on the Government of Sudan to cease all chemical weapons use and uphold its obligations under the CWC," the State Department said. "The United States remains fully committed to hold to account those responsible for contributing to chemical weapons proliferation."