Sudan has filed a case against the UAE at the ICJ, accusing it of complicity in genocide against the Masalit people through support of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Allegations include genocide, murder, and serious human rights violations. The UAE has denied these claims, while the conflict has already resulted in over 20,000 deaths and massive displacements. International advocacy for peace is growing amid escalating humanitarian crises.
Sudan has officially lodged a case against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing it of complicity in genocide against the Masalit people in West Darfur. This allegation is based on claims that the UAE has provided substantial financial, political, and military support to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia, which has been implicated in severe human rights abuses.
In its formal complaint, Sudan asserted that the UAE’s involvement has enabled acts such as genocide, murder, theft, rape, forced displacement, and various violations of human rights in the ongoing conflict. The case highlights actions allegedly undertaken by the UAE in relation to the genocide against the Masalit group since at least 2023.
Furthermore, Sudan has requested that the ICJ impose emergency measures, urging the UAE to implement all necessary measures to prevent additional acts of genocide as outlined in the Genocide Convention. This request specifically targets actions including the killing and serious harm of members belonging to the affected group.
In response, the UAE has vehemently rejected these allegations, which were also conveyed during discussions at the UN Security Council. The UAE denied supplying arms or ammunition to the RSF, which has been engaged in combat with Sudanese forces for nearly a year.
The ongoing conflict between the Sudanese army and the RSF has resulted in significant casualties, with estimates indicating over 20,000 fatalities and approximately 14 million people displaced, according to local and UN authorities. However, research from certain US universities estimates the death toll to be closer to 130,000. There is a growing international and UN advocacy for a cessation of hostilities, as warnings mount regarding a humanitarian crisis affecting millions due to severe food shortages across 13 of Sudan’s 18 states.
Sudan’s allegations against the UAE represent a significant legal and humanitarian challenge as the case enters the ICJ. The accusations of complicity in genocidal acts, alongside the UAE’s denials, highlight the complexities of international relations amid the ongoing conflict in Sudan. With a high death toll and severe humanitarian implications, the situation urgently calls for global attention and resolution efforts to alleviate the suffering of millions affected by the war.
Original Source: www.aa.com.tr
