The U.S. sanctions imposed on the Sudanese government officially come into effect today (Friday), following accusations that Sudan has used chemical weapons in the ongoing war.
The sanctions include restrictions on U.S. exports to Sudan, a ban on Khartoum’s access to U.S. government credit lines, and a prohibition on technologies and goods related to U.S. national security. However, specific exemptions have been made for humanitarian aid.
On May 22, the U.S. State Department accused the Sudanese government of using chemical weapons in its war against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
In response, the Sudanese government condemned the sanctions, accusing Washington of fabricating allegations and engaging in political blackmail by distorting the facts about the situation in the country.
Transitional Sovereign Council Chairman General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has formed a national committee—including representatives from the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Defense, as well as the General Intelligence Service—to investigate the U.S. claims. However, the committee has yet to issue a report.
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