Sudan has forcefully rejected newly announced U.S. sanctions, accusing Washington of exploiting baseless chemical weapons allegations to exert political pressure.
In a statement issued Friday, Sudan’s Information Minister Khalid Al-Ayasir denounced the U.S. decision as an act of “political blackmail” and claimed it was part of a broader campaign to distort the reality of the conflict within the country. Al-Ayasir, who also serves as the government’s spokesperson, insisted that the allegations lacked credible evidence and were intended to undermine Sudan’s recent efforts toward peace and stability.
The U.S. announced on Thursday that it would impose sanctions on Sudan, citing findings that the Sudanese government used chemical weapons in 2024 during its war with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. The sanctions, which are scheduled to take effect next month, will restrict American exports to Sudan and limit Sudan’s access to U.S. government credit lines.
“These claims are recycled fabrications, reappearing just as Sudan begins to make real progress,” Al-Ayasir said, asserting that the accusations follow a pattern of misinformation routinely used to derail Sudan’s recovery efforts.
He also criticized the U.S. for what he described as a selective approach to human rights, noting that Washington has remained silent on reported atrocities against civilians in regions such as Darfur.
The Sudanese government maintains that the accusations are unfounded and part of a larger geopolitical strategy aimed at influencing the country’s internal affairs.