NAIROBI — The Biden administration on Thursday imposed sanctions on the head of the Sudanese military, Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, for allegedly presiding over attacks on civilians, denying food aid to Sudanese citizens and contributing to what Secretary of State Antony Blinken called the “world’s worst humanitarian crisis.”

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on the leader of Sudan’s military in a devastating war that is spreading famine in that country

The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on Sudan's leader, army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, accusing him of choosing war over negotiations to bring an end to the conflict that has killed tens of thousands of people and driven millions from their homes.

Biden administration last week penalized a Sudanese rebel group of committing genocide.

The reason for the move was the Sudanese Armed Forces' (SAF) targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure and denial of aid access, as well as refusal to participate in peac

Sudan's army chief has ordered an investigation into allegations that his troops carried out widespread atrocities after recapturing the capital of Gezira state from their paramilitary rivals. Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan's move comes after widespread concern that civilians - including foreign nationals - were killed after the seizure of Wad Madani.