Amjad Farid Rejects US Accusation of Sudanese Army Chemical Weapons Use

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

Farid also stressed that mechanisms exist to hold members of the Sudanese armed forces and allied forces accountable for crimes or violations.

He said those mechanisms apply to both soldiers and officers, with cases subject to proceedings before military or civilian courts.

Farid also cited retirement as a measure that could be taken against personnel. His remarks placed accountability within Sudan’s existing military and civilian institutions, but the summary provided no details of specific cases or evidence addressing the chemical weapons allegation.