Bombs in Darfur may contain toxicants

Toxicants used in government air strikes in Darfur, claims JEM

The Justice and Equality Movement reports that aerial bombardments continue on a daily basis in Darfur. JEM accuses the Sudanese Armed Force (SAF) of using toxic substances during the raids. Abubakar Hamid Nour Amin, secretary of management and administration of JEM, said in an interview with Radio Dabanga, that the SAF missiles produce enourmous holes, which are ten meters deep and two meters wide.Near the bomb craters, white powder has been detected, and JEM secretary Abubakar explained, that this powder seems to contain toxicants, causing skin rashes. Abubakar, further, noted that seasonal rains have filled these toxic bomb craters with water, serving as drinking wells for cattle. He asserted, that a huge number of animals have died from drinking poisonous water.

Abubakar demands an impartial international investigation, to establish the content of the white powder, and he expressed JEM’s willingness to fully cooperate with such an initiative.