Sudan, Khartoum – April 25, 2023

International investigators have discovered a “germ bomb” in the war-torn region of Sudan, which is a frightening revelation and raises questions about the potential use of biological weapons in the ongoing crisis. As both the government and rebel forces in Sudan deny knowledge of the weapon, the revelation has increased international scrutiny and diplomatic pressure.

Following a tip from an unnamed source, the United Nations (UN) sent a team of experts to the area to look into the possibility of biological weapons being present. The crew discovered the device in a remote area in the conflict zone of Sudan while cooperating with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).

The “germ bomb” is intended to disperse a dangerous bacteria strain that can spread illness and panic. The weapon may contain an extremely virulent and antibiotic-resistant form of Yersinia pestis, the bacteria that cause bubonic and pneumonic plague, according to preliminary examination by the UN team.

The WHO representative on the inquiry team, Dr. Maria Santos, voiced her worries. “It’s highly concerning that this weapon was found. The employment of such a device can result in countless sufferings and fatalities. The international community must take action to stop the use of biological weapons in any conflict.

All parties involved in the conflict, including the Sudanese government and the numerous rebel groups, have denied any participation in the creation or possession of biological weapons. The UN has demanded a thorough probe into the “germ bomb”‘s origins and encouraged all parties to fully assist with the investigation.

Tensions in the already unstable area have increased as a result of the weapon’s discovery. As the world community looks for explanations and accountability, concerns mount that the existence of the weapon could be a sign of other covert biological warfare programmes.

The UN Security Council has called a special meeting to talk about the situation in Sudan and to consider what can be done to stop the use of such weapons. The Council has asked each of its members to support the probe and take whatever steps are required to prevent the use of biological weapons in the war.

The discovery of the “germ bomb” has the entire world waiting with bated breath, praying that it won’t usher in a new and more dangerous phase of the fight as the crisis in Sudan worsens. The circumstance demonstrates how crucial it is to maintain watchfulness against the creation and use of WMDs.