Sudan accuses UAE of genocide complicity at International Court
KHARTOUM, Sudan (MNTV) – As the Sudanese army has gained upper hand in its fight against paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the transitional government is pressing a case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against the UAE.
It is accusing UAE of complicity in genocide and crimes against humanity in the war-ravaged Darfur region.
According to a report by The Africa Report, the lawsuit marks a significant escalation in the ongoing regional fallout from the devastating civil war that erupted in 2023 between the Sudanese army and the RSF, which was supported by UAE.
The conflict has plunged the country into chaos, with both sides accused of serious human rights violations.
Khartoum government is now directing global attention to what it claims is foreign interference fueling the violence. According to the 130-page legal filing, the UAE provided weapons, logistical support, and military intelligence to the RSF, enabling systematic atrocities including mass killings, ethnic cleansing, and the targeting of civilians in western Sudan.
“The UAE’s support for RSF has not only prolonged the conflict but directly contributed to genocidal acts in Darfur,” said a senior Sudanese diplomat, speaking anonymously due to the sensitivity of the case.
The ICJ case, filed in The Hague, draws on evidence compiled by international rights groups, UN agencies, and media investigations, including satellite imagery and testimonies from survivors. Among the key allegations are that RSF fighters received arms shipments via cargo flights landing in Chad, then transported across the border into Sudan.
The UAE has strongly denied the accusations. In a statement, the Emirati foreign ministry dismissed the claims as “baseless and politically motivated,” insisting that the country supports peace and humanitarian efforts in Sudan.
Observers say the legal case could have far-reaching diplomatic implications. While the ICJ does not hold enforcement power, a ruling against the UAE could increase global pressure, affect arms trade deals, and shift alliances in the region.
Meanwhile, humanitarian groups are urging the international community to do more to stop the bloodshed. Over 15,000 people have been killed, and more than nine million displaced since fighting began. Entire towns in Darfur have been razed, and survivors recount harrowing stories of massacres and sexual violence.
Sudan’s move to pursue international justice signals a new phase in the conflict, one that seeks accountability beyond its borders. Whether it succeeds remains uncertain—but it sends a clear message that the country’s interim leaders are ready to take on regional power.
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