Sudan Initiates Legal Proceedings Against UAE at World Court

Sudan has filed a case against the UAE at the World Court, alleging arms provision to the RSF and Genocide Convention violations related to attacks in West Darfur. The UAE intends to dismiss the case, claiming it lacks merit, while Sudan continues to assert UAE support for its adversaries in the civil conflict.

Sudan has initiated legal proceedings against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the International Court of Justice, alleging the UAE’s provision of arms to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and violations of the Genocide Convention. This lawsuit is particularly centered on accusations relating to violent attacks occurring in West Darfur state.

In response to the lawsuit, the UAE plans to pursue immediate dismissal, arguing that the claims are devoid of any legal or factual foundation, according to a statement from a UAE official. Sudanese officials have routinely accused the UAE of backing the RSF, which is embroiled in a civil conflict with the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF). Despite UAE’s denials, these accusations have been considered credible by U.N. experts and U.S. lawmakers.

The conflict in West Darfur has escalated, with the RSF and allied Arab militias executing numerous ethnically targeted assaults against the Masalit population in 2023, as documented by international media. The World Court acknowledged, “According to Sudan, all such acts have been ‘perpetrated and enabled by the direct support given to the rebel RSF militia and related militia groups by the United Arab Emirates.'”

The UAE official further stated, “The UAE is aware of the recent application by the Sudanese Armed Force’s representative to the International Court of Justice, which is nothing more than a cynical publicity stunt aimed at diverting attention from the established complicity of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) in the widespread atrocities that continue to devastate Sudan and its people.”

In conclusion, Sudan’s legal action against the UAE at the International Court of Justice highlights serious allegations revolving around the arming of the RSF and violations of international law. The UAE’s contention for dismissal emphasizes their denial of any wrongdoing, positioning the lawsuit as a strategic distraction from the actions of the Sudanese Armed Forces, which faces its own accusations of complicity in ongoing atrocities in the region.

Original Source: www.usnews.com