Sudan has filed a case against the UAE at the World Court, alleging the latter has armed the paramilitary RSF and violated the Genocide Convention in West Darfur. The UAE plans to dismiss the case, calling it baseless. Accusations of UAE support for the RSF have been previously validated by international experts.
Sudan has initiated legal proceedings against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the International Court of Justice, alleging the UAE has provided arms to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and violated the Genocide Convention through attacks in West Darfur. The UAE has responded, asserting that the case should be dismissed for lacking any legal or factual basis.
Sudanese officials have long accused the UAE of backing the RSF, which are opponents in an ongoing civil conflict lasting nearly two years. These claims are contested by the UAE, despite external evaluations from United Nations experts and U.S. lawmakers that have corroborated Sudan’s assertions of UAE involvement.
In 2023, West Darfur state, particularly Geneina, experienced severe ethnic violence perpetrated by the RSF and allied militias targeting the Masalit ethnic group. The World Court noted that Sudan attributes these violent acts to the direct support provided by the UAE to the RSF and related militia factions.
An official representative from the UAE described Sudan’s actions as a diversion intended to shift focus from what they called the Sudanese Armed Forces’ complicity in ongoing atrocities affecting the nation and its populace.
In summary, Sudan’s case against the UAE at the World Court highlights serious allegations regarding the UAE’s support for the RSF in the context of the ongoing civil conflict. The UAE’s intention to dismiss these claims reveals the complexities of the situation, where external investigations have previously corroborated Sudan’s allegations. The case reflects a broader concern about accountability and international response to human rights violations in Sudan.
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