The US has announced new sanctions on Sudan, citing the country's use of chemical weapons in the ongoing civil war against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The sanctions, set to take effect on June 6, will restrict US exports to Sudan and limit financial borrowing. The US claims that Sudan used chlorine gas on two occasions, causing painful and fatal effects. Sudan has denied the allegations, calling them "baseless claims with no supporting evidence." This event took place on 05/23/2025 at the following location: Khartoum, Sudan.
Incident Type: Political Conflict
Event Type: Sanctions
Total Fatalities: 0
Total Wounded: 0
Police/Military Fatalities: 0
Police/Military Wounded: 0
Civilian Fatalities: 0
Civilian Wounded: 0
Terrorist/Insurgent Fatalities: 0
Terrorist/Insurgent Wounded: 0
Number Arrested: 0
Source: BBC
