Breaking news: Sudan’s military used chemical weapons, U.S. officials say
U.S. officials worry that the weapons could soon be used in densely populated parts of the capital.
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Jan. 16, 2025, 11:12 a.m. ET

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Sudanese soldiers wield weapons while standing on and near military trucks.
Ivor Prickett for The New York Times

Sudan’s Military Has Used Chemical Weapons Twice, U.S. Officials Say

The military used the weapons against the paramilitary group it is battling, officials said. The determination came as Washington prepared to announce sanctions against the Sudanese military chief for well-documented atrocities.

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