The United States has announced a new package of sanctions against Sudan’s military-backed government following a formal determination that Sudanese armed forces used chemical weapons during the country’s ongoing civil conflict. The decision follows an assessment that concluded Sudan violated the Chemical Weapons Convention through the reported use of prohibited chemical agents in 2024.The initial determination, issued in April 2025, triggered the first phase of US penalties and provided Sudan’s authorities with an opportunity to meet specific conditions to avoid additional restrictions. However, Washington stated that the required measures were not completed, leading to the implementation of a second round of sanctions.The latest actions focus primarily on tightening export controls and restricting access to US-origin goods and technologies. Most exports of American products, software, and technical services to Sudan will now face additional limitations, with only narrow exceptions permitted for humanitarian support, aviation safety, encryption technologies, and other approved categories.The sanctions represent a broader US effort to pressure Sudan’s leadership over alleged violations of international agreements and to discourage the use of prohibited weapons during the country’s internal conflict. The measures could further impact Sudan’s access to advanced technologies and international trade networks while increasing diplomatic pressure on its military authorities.
