Sudanese Government Denies Chemical Weapons Allegations, Citing Commitment to International Convention
The Sudanese government has vehemently denied recent allegations of chemical weapon use by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), as reported by The New York Times and Washington Post. These reports cited a 'dossier of evidence' from a Middle Eastern intelligence agency, which included images, documents, and intercepted messages suggesting the SAF developed and produced chemical weapons in 2024. The Sudanese government stated it is a state party to the Chemical Weapons Convention and remains committed to its provisions, including the non-production, non-stockpiling, and non-use of such weapons. It clarified that all chlorine stocks in the country are exclusively for water purification, civilian industrial uses, and energy, and expressed readiness to demonstrate this to any competent international body. The government also noted that it cooperated with the United States following the initial allegations, but the American side has not presented any evidence to support these claims.
