Sudan has filed a case against the UAE at the World Court for allegedly arming the RSF and violating the Genocide Convention in West Darfur. The UAE aims to dismiss the case, arguing it is baseless. Ethnic violence in West Darfur has intensified, with Sudan claiming UAE support for RSF. The UAE counters Sudan’s claims as a distraction from its own military complicity.
The International Court of Justice reports that Sudan has filed a complaint against the United Arab Emirates, alleging it has armed the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and violated the Genocide Convention in West Darfur. This case follows continued accusations from Sudanese officials against the UAE regarding its support for their rival faction in a civil war that has persisted for nearly two years.
The UAE has announced plans to dismiss the case, asserting that it lacks both legal and factual foundations. An official from the UAE issued a statement indicating their intent to combat the claims made by Sudan.
In 2023, West Darfur, particularly Geneina, witnessed severe ethnic violence perpetrated by the RSF and allied Arab militias against the local Masalit population, as reported by Reuters. The World Court noted Sudan’s claim that these violent acts were enabled by UAE’s support for the RSF militia.
In response, a UAE official labeled Sudan’s court filing a publicity stunt aimed at deflecting attention from the complicity of the Sudanese Armed Forces in ongoing atrocities within the country. The UAE has consistently denied allegations of involvement and has referred to them as unfounded accusations.
Sudan has initiated legal proceedings against the UAE at the World Court, alleging violations of the Genocide Convention linked to the conflict in West Darfur. The UAE plans to challenge these claims, arguing the accusations lack substance and are an attempt to distract from Sudanese military actions. Continued ethnic violence in the region has drawn international attention, where both nations are positioned as opponents in the narrative surrounding the civil war.
Original Source: theprint.in
