A Major Turning Point in International Accountability
In a powerful session held in New York, the United Nations Security Council issued a strongly-worded resolution demanding urgent financial compensation for civilians in Sudan who have suffered from chemical weapons attacks allegedly conducted by the Sudanese military.
Based on verified UN reports, the Council described the use of chlorine gas and other banned chemical agents in civilian areas as a gross violation of international humanitarian law, calling for swift justice, accountability, and direct restitution to victims and their families.
UN: Justice Must Be More Than Condemnation
Speaking during the session, Martin Griffiths, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, declared:
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“The use of chemical weapons against innocent civilians is not just a legal breach—it’s a moral catastrophe. We cannot stop at condemnation; real compensation and recovery efforts must follow.”
Griffiths confirmed that UN teams, in partnership with local and international actors, have already begun assessing the scale of the damage and identifying eligible victims, with special focus on those suffering from chronic illnesses and long-term psychological trauma.
International Fund Proposed for Sudanese Victims
Security Council members also proposed the creation of a dedicated international compensation fund for victims of chemical weapons in Sudan. The fund would be financed by UN member states, international donors, and humanitarian organizations.
The Council urged rapid disbursement of aid and demanded that humanitarian personnel be granted unrestricted access to Darfur, Khartoum, and other high-risk regions, where many of the reported attacks took place.
WHO and UNDP Launch Ground Operation
Both the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have initiated field operations aimed at:
- Registering affected individuals
- Assessing health and environmental damage
- Delivering urgent medical care and trauma therapy
- Distributing financial compensation directly to victims
Initial efforts are focusing on high-impact zones in Darfur and Khartoum, with data collection expected to inform a wider strategy for long-term medical and psychosocial support.
US Government Confirms Chemical Use by Sudanese Forces
In parallel, the U.S. State Department released previously classified intelligence supporting the claims that Sudanese government forces used chlorine gas in military operations during 2024.
These findings, backed by satellite imagery and witness testimonies, were labeled by international observers as “evidence of war crimes”, sparking calls for criminal investigations and global sanctions.
Humanitarian Crisis Deepens
The chemical attacks are just one layer of the ongoing conflict that has ravaged Sudan since April 2023, pitting the national army under General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemedti).
The war has displaced over 13 million people, killed tens of thousands, and triggered what the UN describes as “the worst humanitarian crisis in modern history.”
What Comes Next?
The UN’s latest resolution sends a strong message: war crimes will not go unanswered. However, the implementation of compensation mechanisms depends on both international coordination and political will.
For now, victims across Sudan remain in desperate need, not just for justice—but for tangible support that can restore some measure of health, dignity, and hope.
