The Sudanese political and military alliance Tasees has called for international sanctions against General al-Burhan’s army (SAF), accusing them of using chemical weapons during the ongoing conflict.
The alliance, one of the largest of its kind in Sudan, demanded that both regional and international bodies expose the truth behind the alleged chemical attacks and take action against those responsible.
In a statement released on Monday, Tasees cited recent revelations from the U.S. Department of State, which confirmed the use of chemical weapons by the SAF forces and affiliated Islamic militia groups during their operations against civilians.
The alliance said that SAF leaders admitted to using deadly and covert force to restore the rule of the Islamic Movement, which was overthrown during the 2019 Sudanese Revolution.
The alliance condemned the SAF leadership’s refusal to engage in peace talks, framing this obstinance as typical of the Islamic Movement, which Tasees argues has a history of committing atrocities, citing the International Criminal Court’s requests for the extradition of former dictator Omar al-Bashir and two other high-ranking figures for war crimes.
The statement also emphasized the long-standing record of abuses carried out by the Islamic Movement, which, according to Tasees, has perpetuated violence, including the secession of South Sudan, and ongoing conflicts in regions such as the Nuba Mountains and Blue Nile.
Tasees says that the regime has exploited both religion and divisive politics to fuel violence and has shown no hesitation in resorting to internationally banned weapons.
“Tasees called on all Sudanese to remain vigilant against the military’s efforts to ignite a civil war marked by ethnic and tribal divisions and bloodshed. The alliance warned that the military and its affiliates continue to push for chaos in the country, as they have done in the past.”
The call for sanctions follows mounting pressure on Sudan’s SAF regime, amid accusations of war crimes and widespread human rights violations in the ongoing conflict.
