Amjad Farid Rejects US Accusation of Chemical Weapons Use by Sudan’s Army

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

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

He said soldiers and officers who commit such acts are subject to proceedings before military or civilian courts. He also cited referral to retirement among the measures available.

His remarks presented accountability as applying both to the regular armed forces and to forces aligned with them. The summary of his comments did not identify specific cases or provide details of proceedings against individual personnel.