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U.S. sanctions on Sudan over alleged chemical weapons use take effect

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U.S. sanctions on Sudan's government, imposed over what Washington says was the use by Khartoum's military of chemical weapons in the country's bloody civil war last year, have taken effect.

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  • U.S. sanctions against Sudan's government have taken effect, targeting arms sales and exports.
  • Sanctions restrict U.S. loans and technology exports, with exceptions for agriculture and humanitarian aid. 12s
  • Analysts and Sudan's Central Bank suggest the sanctions' impact may be limited due to minimal direct trade. 28s
  • The U.S. accused Sudan of using chemical weapons in 2024, which the Sudanese government denies. 1m 6s
  • The ongoing conflict in Sudan has caused thousands of deaths and displaced 15 million people. 1m 22s
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