Sudan Initiates ICJ Proceedings Against UAE Alleging Genocide Support

Sudan has filed a case against the UAE at the ICJ, accusing it of complicity in genocide against the Masalit group in West Darfur through support for the RSF militia. Allegations include severe human rights violations, as the conflict has resulted in significant loss of life and displacement. The UAE has denied these claims, as global calls for an end to the violence grow.

On Wednesday, Sudan initiated legal proceedings against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing it of complicity in genocide pertaining to the Masalit ethnic group in West Darfur. The allegations are centered on the UAE’s provision of substantial financial, political, and military support to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia, which has been involved in grave human rights violations.

Sudan’s filing asserts that the UAE’s actions have led to acts of genocide, murder, theft of property, rape, and the forcible displacement of individuals, thereby exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the nation. The complaint also states that the UAE has been implicated in these activities concerning the Masalit group since at least 2023.

In its appeal to the ICJ, Sudan has requested the court to implement emergency measures compelling the UAE to take necessary steps to ensure the prevention of genocidal acts, as defined under Article II of the Genocide Convention. These actions include measures to avert killings and prevent serious harm to the members of the targeted group.

The UAE has categorically denied these allegations, asserting that they have not supplied weapons or ammunition to the RSF, which has been engaged in conflict with the Sudanese Armed Forces since April 2023. This conflict has reportedly resulted in over 20,000 deaths and displaced approximately 14 million individuals, based on reports from the UN and local authorities. Other research suggests the death toll could be as high as 130,000.

Calls from the international community and the United Nations for an end to the ongoing conflict have intensified, pointing to a looming humanitarian disaster as millions in Sudan face severe food shortages and the threat of famine, further exacerbated by the war which has spread across 13 of Sudan’s 18 states.

In summary, Sudan has taken significant legal steps against the UAE for its alleged role in supporting acts of genocide in West Darfur through its backing of the Rapid Support Forces. The ramifications of this conflict are dire, with a rising death toll and extensive displacement. The international community is increasingly pressing for urgent intervention to avert a humanitarian crisis, underscoring the tensions and challenges facing Sudan today.

Original Source: www.aa.com.tr