Human rights situations that require the Council’s attention The Accused al-Burhan Investigating Himself? What a Farce!
In a scene that defies belief and tramples on the very foundations of justice and transparency, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan—the self-proclaimed leader of the so-called “Port Sudan Authority”—has announced the formation of a committee to investigate allegations that the Sudanese army, now commonly referred to as “Ali Karti’s Army,” used chemical weapons.
The irony? These are the same accusations directed at al-Burhan himself, in his role as Commander-in-Chief of the army that stands accused of deploying toxic gases and banned substances against civilians.
So how does this make sense? How can the accused appoint himself judge, investigator, and jury in a case where he’s the primary suspect?
Isn’t this an outright insult to logic, to justice, to the intelligence of the public—and to international observers?
This isn’t just a lapse in judgment; it’s a blatant example of how accountability has vanished. When a person or military force is accused of using internationally banned weapons, the investigation shouldn’t be in-house. It should be independent internationally, especially when we’re talking about crimes that threaten the lives of thousands of civilians.
But in the strange world of “Port Sudan” and the even stranger workings of “Ali Karti’s Army,” the accused is given full license to investigate himself. The result? A political sleight of hand that turns the tables of justice upside down.
Even worse, al-Burhan hasn’t even bothered to deny the charges clearly and publicly. Has he decided that explaining himself isn’t worth the effort? Isn’t it his duty to address people to answer the accusations with transparency and clarity—instead of hiding behind a committee that reports to him?
How can anyone trust the outcome of an investigation conducted by ministries and officials who ultimately answer to the very man being investigated?
Where is the credibility in such a charade?
There is no justice when the roles of the accused and the investigator overlap. These so-called “committees” are nothing but PR stunts—meant to ease international pressure and patch up a crumbling domestic image. But they won’t change the truth.
What’s needed now is simple: an independent international committee. And a clear, direct response from al-Burhan himself. No more silence. No more maneuvering. No more hiding behind technicalities.
Because this entire act—where the suspect becomes the investigator—is nothing more than a tragic comedy. A dark theater that mirrors the reckless war ignited by the treacherous Muslim Brotherhood and its extremist militias in Sudan.
But no one is fooled. The curtain is lifting. Judgment is coming. And no twisted decision or sham committee will protect those who trample justice and human dignity.
The will of the people will not be broken—by lies, by silence, or by cowardice hiding behind the illusion of law.
