Sudan Army Committed Atrocities, Used Chemical Weapons: Rebel Advisor

Imran Abdullah, an advisor to the commander of the rebel "Rapid Support Forces" militia, confirmed reports that the Sudanese army has developed and used chemical weapons during the country's ongoing civil war. In an interview on Thursday, Abdullah stated that the army employed these weapons against both militia fighters and civilians, calling the actions "great atrocities against humanity."

His comments come amid recent reports in "The Washington Post" and "The New York Times" alleging the Sudanese army's development of chemical weapons during the conflict, which has lasted over three and a half years. Abdullah, based in London, suggested the quantities mentioned in the reports were underestimated, claiming the army used chemical weapons and chlorine gas in populated areas.

Abdullah characterized the Sudanese army as the military wing of the "Muslim Brotherhood," which the U.S. has designated a terrorist organization, and asserted its ties to Iran and Hamas. "This is not a national army, it is an ideological army," he said, adding that Iran-supplied weapons are being used against the Sudanese people. He urged the international community to outlaw the movement and the army.

Addressing accusations that the Rapid Support Forces have also committed crimes against humanity in Darfur, Abdullah claimed these were groups previously established by the Sudanese army and are now fighting alongside it. While admitting to "some isolated violations," he insisted they should be addressed on an individual basis.

Abdullah did not comment on allegations of massacres by his forces during the capture of El Fasher, North Darfur's capital, last October, which was the army's last stronghold in the region. Previously, he had denied such claims to Kan News, stating the RSF adheres to international law. However, the army-affiliated "Sudan Doctors Network" reported a massacre by the militia in El Fasher, and videos from the city's capture appear to show armed individuals executing unarmed people.

Abdullah concluded by warning that Sudan's chemical weapons pose a threat not only to the country but also to other regional nations, including Israel, stating, "This group is considered Iran's right hand and ISIS's, even Israel will not be spared from these chemical weapons."