Amjad Farid Rejects US Accusation of Chemical Weapons Use by Sudanese Army

Dr. Amjad Farid, adviser to Sudan’s Sovereignty Council for political affairs and foreign relations, dismissed the United States’ accusation that the Sudanese army had used chemical weapons as misplaced.

Farid stressed that a mechanism exists to hold soldiers and officers accountable for crimes or violations committed while serving in the Sudanese armed forces or forces allied with them.

He said those responsible could face proceedings before military or civilian courts. He also cited referral to retirement among the measures available.

His remarks paired a rejection of the US accusation with an emphasis on accountability within the military and allied forces. The summary of his comments did not identify specific cases in which those measures had been applied.