Sudan filed a case against the UAE at the World Court for allegedly arming the RSF and violating the Genocide Convention amid ongoing violence in West Darfur. The UAE seeks dismissal of the case, asserting that it is baseless, while Sudan accuses the UAE of complicity in the conflict against the Masalit community.
Sudan has initiated legal proceedings against the United Arab Emirates at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for reportedly arming the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and violating obligations under the Genocide Convention, particularly concerning the violent incidents in West Darfur state. This announcement was made by the World Court on Thursday.
The United Arab Emirates is contesting the legitimacy of the case, claiming it lacks legal or factual basis, as stated by an official representative. They seek an immediate dismissal of the allegations against them.
Sudanese officials have long accused the UAE of providing backing to the RSF, who have been engaged in a nearly two-year civil conflict. Although these accusations are denied by the UAE, credible assessments from U.N. experts and U.S. lawmakers support the claims made by Sudan.
West Darfur, with its capital Geneina, has recently witnessed severe ethnic violence perpetuated by the RSF and allied militias targeting the Masalit community, leading to significant humanitarian crises documented by international reports.
According to the World Court, Sudan argues that the UAE’s direct support for the RSF has facilitated these attacks. A UAE official characterized Sudan’s recent legal actions as a distraction from their own complicity in the widespread atrocities occurring within the country.
In summary, Sudan has brought a case against the UAE for allegedly supporting paramilitary forces involved in ongoing violence in Darfur, invoking the Genocide Convention. The UAE has firmly rejected these allegations, requesting the court to dismiss the case, while Sudan maintains the UAE’s alleged involvement in the conflict. This legal battle highlights the complexities of international relations amid severe humanitarian issues in Sudan.
Original Source: theprint.in
