Sudan has brought a case against the UAE at the ICJ, alleging the country’s complicity in genocide against the Masalit community. The application cites violations of the Genocide Convention and claims that the UAE supported paramilitary acts against the Masalit since at least 2023.
Sudan has initiated legal proceedings against the United Arab Emirates at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over alleged complicity in genocide targeting the Masalit community. The ICJ reported that Sudan’s application seeks to address actions by the UAE that may have contributed to genocidal acts against the Masalit group in Sudan since at least 2023.
In its application, Sudan claims that the UAE has violated its obligations under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, known as the Genocide Convention. The country accuses the UAE of enabling the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied militias in committing atrocities including genocide, theft, murder, rape, and forced displacement.
In summary, Sudan’s case against the UAE at the ICJ emphasizes serious allegations of genocide and complicity stemming from actions taken by the UAE. This legal move indicates a significant escalation in addressing the humanitarian crisis faced by the Masalit community and underscores the international legal framework surrounding genocide prevention and accountability.
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