Sudanese Foreign Minister Ali Yousif Sharif firmly denies U.S. claims that the Sudanese army possesses chemical weapons, arguing that such allegations are unfounded and “false.” These assertions arose amidst an ongoing civil war that has claimed over 20,000 lives and displaced millions since April 2023, with the conflict now spreading across 13 of Sudan’s 18 states.
Sharif’s remarks come in response to U.S. sanctions imposed on Sudanese military leaders following reports of attacks on civilians. He emphasizes the government’s commitment to restoring stability through a proposed political roadmap, even as international calls for an end to the conflict grow stronger amid warnings of a looming humanitarian disaster. With estimates of civilian casualties reaching as high as 130,000, the situation remains dire as famine and resource shortages affect millions.
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