US imposes sanctions on Sudan over chemical weapons use

The United States will impose sanctions on Sudan after concluding that the Sudanese government used chemical weapons during its conflict with the Rapid Support Forces.

The determination, made under U.S. law in April, found the government in violation of the international Chemical Weapons Convention. The sanctions are set to take effect around June 6 and will include restrictions on U.S. exports and government-backed credit.

Sudan has…