Sudan has filed a case against the UAE at the ICJ, accusing it of complicity in genocide against the Masalit through support to the RSF. The UAE has denied these claims, calling the case a publicity stunt. The RSF’s actions in Darfur have prompted severe humanitarian crises in Sudan.
Sudan has initiated legal proceedings at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against the United Arab Emirates (UAE), alleging its complicity in genocide against the Masalit people by supporting the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). This case claims that the UAE has breached the Genocide Convention through direct financial, political, and military aid to the RSF amid ongoing conflict in Sudan.
The ICJ’s statement outlined various acts of violence alleged to be committed by the RSF and its allies, which include genocide, murder, theft, and human rights violations. Specifically, the assaults target the Masalit community in Darfur, historically a region fraught with conflict over land and resources exacerbated by elite political and military interests.
The UAE has labeled Sudan’s case as a “cynical publicity stunt” and pledged to seek its immediate dismissal, continuing its denial of allegations regarding support for the RSF. The RSF, in conjunction with the Sudanese army, has been engaged in warfare for nearly two years, resulting in significant loss of life and the displacement of over 12 million people, with reports of famine worsening across the country.
Violence has notably escalated in Darfur, where RSF fighters, primarily from nomadic Arab groups, are accused of specifically targeting non-Arab Masalit communities. Although the RSF has denied attacking civilians, their recent actions in besieging the Zamzam refugee camp contradict these assertions.
Sudan has urged the ICJ to implement provisional measures, including reparations from the UAE and a mandate to prevent any armed groups linked to the UAE from perpetrating acts that violate the Genocide Convention. The ICJ’s decisions are legally binding, but enforcement remains a challenge, as seen in past cases involving other nations.
Sudan’s filing against the UAE at the ICJ highlights serious accusations of complicity in genocide against the Masalit people. The ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in Sudan underscore the need for international legal interventions. While the ICJ’s rulings are binding, their enforcement remains problematic, illustrating the limitations of international legal frameworks in rapidly evolving conflicts.
Original Source: www.aljazeera.com
