Sudan chemical weapons allegations are drawing fresh attention after sources warned of possible risks in Damazin, Blue Nile state.
The sources, quoted by Erem News, linked their concerns to recent statements by senior Sudanese military figures.
However, there is no independently verified evidence that a chemical attack on Damazin is being prepared or planned.
The military statements cited by the sources also did not explicitly mention chemical weapons.
Sudan chemical weapons allegations raise new concerns
Sources quoted by Erem News said previous chemical weapons allegations should increase international scrutiny of military operations in Blue Nile.
They pointed to comments attributed to senior commander Yasser al-Atta about operations in Kordofan, Darfur and Blue Nile.
The sources interpreted those remarks as raising concerns about possible chemical weapons use.
However, al-Atta’s reported comments did not explicitly mention chemical weapons.
Therefore, the specific warning about Damazin remains an allegation rather than an established threat.
Investigations examine alleged military programme
The warning comes amid wider scrutiny of an alleged chemical weapons programme involving Sudan’s military.
The New York Times reported on September 5 that it had reviewed an intelligence dossier containing documents, photographs, videos and communications.
The material allegedly describes the development and production of chemical weapons during the Sudan war.
It also reportedly contains communications involving senior Sudanese military officials. Those records have raised questions about whether army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan knew about the alleged programme.
Sudanese military officials have rejected the allegations.
Separately, The Washington Post reported on documents, videos and messages concerning an alleged stockpile of chemical munitions.
Experts consulted by the newspaper said parts of the material were consistent with a possible chemical weapons programme.
However, independent access to suspected sites, physical evidence and witnesses would be needed to reach definitive conclusions.
US previously determined chemical weapons were used
The latest allegations follow an earlier US determination concerning Sudan.
In May 2025, Washington said Sudan’s government had used chemical weapons during 2024. Sanctions were subsequently imposed.
However, the US finding concerned events in 2024.
It does not establish that chemical weapons are now being prepared for use in Damazin.
That distinction is important.
The latest warning about Damazin comes from sources quoted by Erem News. No publicly disclosed evidence currently confirms preparations for a chemical attack on the city.
Sources call for investigation
The Erem News sources also called for investigations into reports of unusual health problems and livestock deaths in other parts of Sudan.
They cited an alleged May 2024 strike in North Darfur’s Ziyadiya area. Around 360 camels reportedly died following the incident.
The sources also pointed to reports of miscarriages, stillbirths, newborn deaths, discoloured water and animal deaths in other areas.
However, these reports do not by themselves prove chemical weapons exposure.
Independent investigations would be needed to establish the cause. Such investigations could include medical records as well as tests of water, soil and munition remnants.
Sudanese authorities deny allegations
Sudanese authorities have rejected allegations that the military developed or used chemical weapons.
Nevertheless, international scrutiny has increased following the US determination and separate investigations by The New York Times and The Washington Post.
For now, the specific claims concerning Damazin remain unverified.
There is no publicly available evidence establishing that a chemical attack on the city is being prepared.