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Scoop
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Scoop
Imposing Measures On Sudan For Its Use Of Chemical Weapons
TAMMY BRUCE, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON MAY 22, 2025 On April 24, 2025, the United States determined under the Chemical and Biological Weapons Control and Warfare Elimination Act of 1991 (the CBW Act) that the Government of Sudan used chemical weapons in 2024. This determination was delivered to Congress today, along with an addendum to the April 15, 2025, Condition 10(C) Report on Compliance with the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) that finds the Government of Sudan in non-compliance with the CWC, to which it is a party. Following a 15-day Congressional notification period, the United States will impose sanctions on Sudan, including restrictions on U.S. exports to Sudan and on access to U.S. government lines of credit. The sanctions will take effect upon publication of a notice in the Federal Register, expected on or around June 6, 2025. The United States calls on the Government of Sudan to cease all chemical weapons use and uphold its obligations under the CWC. The United States remains fully committed to hold to account those responsible for contributing to chemical weapons proliferation.
Business Insider
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Insider
U.S. imposes sanctions on African country over chemical weapons use
The United States has announced sanctions against Sudan following the determination that the Sudanese military used chemical weapons during the country's ongoing civil war. The U.S. announced sanctions against Sudan due to chemical weapons usage by its military. Sanctions entail export restrictions and limits on government credit lines, effective June 6. Sudan's civil war has caused extensive humanitarian crises since its start in April 2023. The United States has announced sanctions against Sudan following the determination that the Sudanese military used chemical weapons during the country's ongoing civil war. The United States determined under the Chemical and Biological Weapons Control and Warfare Elimination Act of 1991 (the CBW Act) that the Government of Sudan used chemical weapons in 2024. Following a 15-day Congressional notification period, the United States will impose sanctions on Sudan, including restrictions on U.S. exports to Sudan and on access to U.S. government lines of credit. The measures are set to take effect around June 6, after public notification. The United States also called on the Government of Sudan to cease all chemical weapons use and uphold its obligations under the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC). The U.S. has previously imposed penalties on Sudanese military leaders for their roles in the conflict. In January, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, head of the Sudanese Armed Forces, was sanctioned for allegedly choosing war over negotiations to bring an end to the conflict. The civil war in Sudan, which began in April 2023, has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and displaced millions, leading to what the United Nations describes as one of the world's worst humanitarian crises. Foreign influence The conflict has also evolved into a dangerous proxy war, drawing in foreign powers like Russia, Iran, Turkey, and most notably, the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The UAE's involvement has come under increasing scrutiny following reports that Bulgarian-made weapons were found among ammunition used by Sudanese rebel forces. In April, UAE state media reported that officials had intercepted an illegal arms shipment linked to Sudanese military figures.
Associated Press
05-02-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
If you formerly lived in Sudan or South Sudan between November 4, 1997 and December 31, 2011 and have refugee or asylum status in the United States, a class action lawsuit may affect your rights
NEW YORK, Feb. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- What is this class action lawsuit about? The French bank BNP Paribas, S.A. ('BNPP SA') and its U.S. affiliate ('BNPP US') (together the 'Defendants') are accused of knowingly funding the Government of Sudan's human rights abuses between November 1997 and December 2011. Defendants deny these allegations. The lawsuit is Kashef v BNP Paribas SA, 16 Civ. 3228(AKH) in federal court in the Southern District of New York. Who is a member of the class action lawsuit? If you were granted refugee or asylum status by the U.S. government, and formerly lived in Sudan or South Sudan between November 4, 1997 and December 31, 2011, you are a member of the Class and may be able to seek money compensation for your injuries. What happens next? Those who wish to be eligible to seek individual damages will have to so indicate by opting in. Promptly after they do so, they will receive a questionnaire, by which they can advise the lawyers and the Court of the necessary details about their claims. One or more trials, or a settlement, may follow. Do I need to get a lawyer? No. The Court appointed Kathryn Lee Boyd, of Hecht Partners LLP, and Michael Hausfeld, of Hausfeld LLP, to represent Class Members (the 'Class Counsel') at the trial. You do not need to get your own attorney, but you may do so if you wish. How can I seek money compensation for my injuries as part of the class action? You MUST complete an opt-in form and a questionnaire online by midnight ET on July 1, 2025. Personally identifiable information you provide will be protected and kept confidential by order of the Court, and will be available only to the Special Master, the Court, and internal and external legal counsel for the parties in this lawsuit. Even if you have provided information to Class Counsel in the past, you MUST complete the opt-in form and the questionnaire, to be sent to the Special Master. Instructions for accessing and completing the opt-in form and the questionnaire are available at (Sudanese Arabic available). *** If you are a member of the Class, the following legal rights and options are available to you: SEEK MONEY COMPENSATION FOR YOUR INJURIES. You must take action to seek money compensation for your injuries and losses. If between November 4, 1997 and December 31, 2011 you suffered injuries or lost property by the Government of Sudan's military, security services, police, or militias, including the Janjaweed, then you may be able to seek money compensation if you complete the opt-in form and the questionnaire. The opt-in form and the questionnaire are available at: (Sudanese Arabic available). You must do this by midnight ET on July 1, 2025. OR ASK TO BE EXCLUDED FROM THE CLASS ACTION. If you ask to be excluded from the Class Action, you will be excluded from the lawsuit, and you will not receive any money, if money is awarded to Class Members. To bring your own case against the Defendants, you must find a new attorney, or proceed without an attorney. If you want to file your own suit, please be aware that there is a statute of limitations that is as short as two days after you submit your opt-out notice; consult your lawyer quickly. To ask to be excluded from this class action, you must complete an opt-out form that is available on the website by midnight ET on July 1, 2025. OR DO NOTHING. If you do not ask to be excluded, you are included in the lawsuit and accept the outcome of the trial. IMPORTANT: you must complete the opt-in form and answer the questionnaire to seek any money compensation for your injuries. If you do not complete the opt-in form and the questionnaire, you will NOT be able to seek any money compensation for your injuries. *** If you have any questions, find more information online at: (Sudanese Arabic available) or Call Class Counsel Kathryn Lee Boyd at +1 (332) 334-7771 or Michael Hausfeld at +1 (771) 333-6786 (Sudanese interpreters available). View original content: SOURCE United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
