Sudan has filed a case against the UAE at the ICJ for allegedly violating the 1948 Genocide Convention by supporting the RSF’s actions against the Masalit tribe. The UAE denies these claims, calling the case baseless and a publicity stunt. Sudan seeks emergency measures while dealing with the humanitarian fallout of the conflict.
Sudan has initiated legal action against the United Arab Emirates at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), alleging violations of the Genocide Convention by supporting the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). This case centers on reports of ethnic violence against the non-Arab Masalit tribe in 2023, which the U.S. classified as genocide earlier this year. The UAE has publicly denied these accusations, claiming that the case is devoid of legal merit.
Accusations against the UAE state that its support for the RSF has enabled serious human rights violations, including genocide, murder, and forced displacement. Sudan argues that these acts were facilitated by UAE’s backing of the RSF and its affiliated militia groups. The ICJ has acknowledged receipt of Sudan’s allegations regarding these humanitarian crises and the urgent need for intervention.
The UAE has responded to the legal proceedings by labeling them a “cynical publicity stunt” aimed at diverting attention from the Sudanese Armed Forces’ role in ongoing atrocities. An official statement reiterated the UAE’s commitment to urging a ceasefire and addressing the humanitarian situation in Sudan.
The ongoing conflict between the Sudanese army and the RSF erupted over a power struggle involving military integration in April 2023. The violence has led to severe humanitarian consequences, with reports of ethnic targeting particularly in West Darfur. Survivors have recounted harrowing accounts of violence against Masalit youths and women.
In its request, Sudan is seeking immediate emergency measures from the ICJ, which is mandated to resolve international disputes and address treaty violations. Although a hearing on these urgent requests is expected shortly, a final ruling on the alleged genocide will take years. Both Sudan and the UAE are signatories to the 1948 Genocide Convention, underscoring the international obligations involved in such claims.
Sudan’s legal action against the UAE at the ICJ underscores serious allegations of genocide and human rights violations linked to the RSF and its external support. The UAE’s counterclaims argue that these allegations lack evidence and are a distraction from internal issues. The ICJ’s involvement emphasizes the international community’s role in addressing potential genocidal acts, even as the immediate legal process begins.
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