Salwa Adam Biniya, Sudan’s Humanitarian Aid Commissioner, condemned UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and AU Chairperson Moussa Faki for attending a UAE-sponsored meeting about Sudan’s humanitarian crisis. She criticized the UAE for its support of the RSF militia, calling for international bodies to prioritize humanitarian needs without political motives as the conflict has led to widespread suffering and displacement.
On February 14, 2025, Salwa Adam Biniya, Sudan’s Humanitarian Aid Commissioner, condemned United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and outgoing African Union Chairperson Moussa Faki for attending a UAE-facilitated meeting addressing Sudan’s humanitarian crisis. This meeting occurred on the sidelines of the African Union summit in Addis Ababa, and Biniya characterized their involvement as “shameful and disgraceful.”
The conference included notable leaders such as Kenyan President William Ruto, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, and former Sudanese Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok, who currently heads the “Smoud” coalition. At this gathering, the UAE committed to providing $200 million in aid to Sudan.
Biniya criticized the meeting as a ploy by the UAE to enhance its international image while concealing its involvement in Sudan’s conflicts. She pointed out the UAE’s support for the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which have been linked to serious human rights abuses amid the ongoing crisis.
The humanitarian situation in Sudan has deteriorated significantly due to actions perpetrated by the RSF militia. Biniya accused the RSF of conducting indiscriminate attacks on medical facilities and educational institutions, displacing civilians, and committing acts of systematic sexual violence and theft of humanitarian resources.
She accused the UAE of being complicit in this crisis, labeling it a “direct partner in the war against Sudan” due to its financial and military backing of the RSF. Biniya urged both Guterres and Faki to advocate for the Sudanese populace by pressuring the UAE to cease its support for the RSF.
Furthermore, she appealed to the international community to resist politicizing humanitarian assistance efforts in Sudan, underlining the necessity for aid to be directed to those in need devoid of political agendas. The conflict, which erupted in April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the RSF, has led to an extensive humanitarian emergency, displacing millions and necessitating urgent support.
In conclusion, Salwa Adam Biniya’s criticism of UN and AU officials’ participation in a UAE-sponsored meeting underscores the complex humanitarian crisis in Sudan. Her statements highlight the detrimental role of the UAE in exacerbating violence through its support for the RSF. Additionally, she calls for a unified international response that prioritizes humanitarian needs over political interests, urging prominent leaders and organizations to advocate for the Sudanese people’s welfare.
Original Source: sudantribune.com
