The United States, at a meeting of the Executive Council of the… (сша · судан · химоружие)
The United States, at a meeting of the Executive Council of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), stated that international inspectors should be sent to Sudan because, according to Washington, the country's authorities used chemical weapons in 2024 against Rapid Reaction Forces and continue not to comply with the Convention on the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, reported The National on Saturday.
Consensus
- The United States accused Sudan of using chemical weapons in 2024 during a session of the OPCW Executive Council held from July 7 to 10 in The Hague.
- The U.S. called for immediate international inspections of Sudan's chemical weapons arsenals and demanded full access to sites, declaration of chemical weapons stockpiles, related facilities, and programs.
- Sudan denied using chemical weapons and rejected the U.S.-led call for international inspectors, proposing instead a domestic investigation committee.
- The United States has imposed sanctions on Sudan since April 2024, including restrictions on military sales, financial aid, and support for international loans.
- The conflict between Sudan's armed forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) began on April 15, 2023, resulting in over 150,000 deaths and more than 14 million displaced people.
Points of divergence
- The U.S. provided evidence of chemical weapons use to the OPCW secretariat based on a 'thorough, independent technical analysis.' — kommersant
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced in April 2025 that Sudan's armed forces used chemical weapons in 2024. — interfax
- The U.S. imposed a second round of sanctions in June 2026, including restrictions on goods shipments, international borrowing, financial and aviation support. — interfax
Coverage (2 sources)
- US demands international inspections of chemical weapons in Sudan — Коммерсантъ
- US calls for international inspections of chemical weapons arsenals in Sudan — Интерфакс