US Imposes Sanctions on Sudan Amidst Chemical Weapons Allegations BODY: Khartoum, Sudan – The United States has imposed new sanctions on Sudan, targeting its military-led government, in response to allegations of chemical weapon use during the ongoing conflict with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). These sanctions, which include airspace bans and financing restrictions, came into effect on Monday and are aimed at restricting Sudan’s access to US financing and exports, as well as banning Sudanese state-owned airlines from using US airspace.
The US State Department accused Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al — Burhan of being aware of the chemical weapon use, which is in violation of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) that Sudan ratified in 1999. Sudan has rejected these allegations, calling the sanctions “unilateral and illegal “and “baseless. “.
The conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the RSF, which escalated following a power struggle in April 2023, has resulted in widespread human rights abuses and loss of life.
The US allegations come amidst ongoing tensions in the region, with the US authorities determining that the government of Sudan used chemical weapons in 2024. While the US has not specified the exact location or timing of the alleged attacks, Sudan’s army-aligned government has strenuously denied the allegations.
The Sudanese Foreign Ministry has urged the United States to follow established international legal procedures and present evidence to support the accusations.
The sanctions will limit Sudan’s access to US financing and exports and ban Sudanese state-owned airlines from using US airspace, further straining the relationship between Sudan and the United States.
As the situation unfolds, the international community is closely watching for further developments.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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Source: rfi
Source: RFI
