UN poised to probe Sudanese forces’ chemical weapons if mandate granted
UN spokesperson says the organization stands ready to investigate alleged chemical weapons use by Sudanese Armed Forces, pending a Security Council mandate.
In an interview ahead of the UN General Assembly, spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said the United Nations is prepared to investigate the Sudanese Armed Forces’ alleged chemical weapons programme, provided the Security Council grants a mandate. He reaffirmed UN support for a broader arms embargo covering all of Sudan, a move the United States is pushing. Dujarric highlighted the ongoing conflict between the SAF, led by Gen Abdel Fattah Al Burhan, and the Rapid Support Forces, which has caused massive civilian suffering.
He called for de-escalation, noting that no military solution exists for the wars in Sudan and the wider Middle East. The UN also warned against continued weapons shipments, including drones and bombs, into Sudan and the Horn of Africa. Discussions at the General Assembly will feature addresses by Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Donald Trump and Iran’s Masoud Pezeshkian, underscoring the regional stakes.
Why it matters
It could trigger UN action to hold perpetrators accountable and tighten arms controls in a volatile region.
How this story developed
- Sep 16 At least 60 killed in gold mine collapse in Sudan's Kordofan region
- Sep 16 The reported death toll has been revised upward from at least 60 to at least 67.
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