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US announces sanctions in Sudan as warring sides fail to abide by ceasefire deal

Sudan's General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan (centre) stands among troops in an unknown location. (Sudanese Armed Forces via Reuters)

The United States has announced it will levy sanctions against people "who are perpetuating the violence" in Sudan, as warring sides fail to abide by a ceasefire agreement.

The US Treasury Department has targeted two companies affiliated with Sudan's army and two companies affiliated with the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), accusing them of generating revenue from the conflict and contributing to the fighting.

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