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US says Sudan used chemical weapons in civil war

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US says Sudan used chemical weapons in war as it issues new sanctions.

US exports to the country will be restricted and financial borrowing limits put in place.

Sudanese military and paramilitary group the Rapid Support Forces have been accused of war crimes.

More than 150,000 people have been killed during the conflict, which began two years ago .

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