THE Sudanese government has rejected sanctions imposed by the United States over accusations that its army used chemical weapons in the conflict with the United Arab Emirates-backed Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

In a statement, Sudan’s Foreign Ministry urged the US to follow established international legal procedures and honor its bilateral obligations by presenting any evidence supporting the allegations.

The ministry hit back at the US administration, accusing it of bypassing recognised international mechanisms and undermining international legitimacy by imposing what it called unlawful measures based on “false claims” against the Egypt and Saudi Arabia-backed Sudanese Armed Forces.

The government reiterated its longstanding denial of the chemical weapons allegations, saying they are baseless and rely on anonymous media sources.

In a statement on July 17, the US announced that the additional sanctions would take effect on Monday July 20.

The sanctions include economic, financial and trade restrictions, requiring the US to oppose international loans as well as financial and technical assistance to Sudan, while exempting core food assistance and urgent humanitarian aid.

The US administration has accused the Sudanese government of failing to comply with the requirements of the Chemical and Biological Weapons Control and Warfare Elimination Act.