Sudan has filed a case against the UAE at the World Court, alleging it armed the RSF and violated the Genocide Convention regarding West Darfur’s ethnic attacks. The UAE is seeking immediate dismissal, disputing the case’s legal basis. Accusations of support for the RSF amid civil conflict highlight the tension in the region.
Sudan has formally initiated proceedings against the United Arab Emirates at the International Court of Justice, alleging that the UAE has provided arms to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and has violated its obligations under the Genocide Convention in connection with violent incidents in West Darfur. The International Court of Justice announced this development on Thursday.
In response, the UAE plans to request an immediate dismissal of the case, asserting that it lacks both legal and factual grounding, as stated by a UAE official in a comment to Reuters. Sudan’s foreign ministry had not provided an immediate comment regarding the lawsuit.
Sudanese officials have consistently accused the UAE of supporting the RSF, a group that is in direct conflict with the Sudanese Armed Forces in a civil war that has persisted for nearly two years. These accusations are denied by the UAE; however, they have garnered support from U.N. experts and U.S. legislators who consider the claims credible.
The region of West Darfur, particularly the city of Geneina, has witnessed severe ethnic violence perpetrated by the RSF and associated Arab militias against the Masalit community. Such acts have been thoroughly documented by various sources, including Reuters. The World Court confirmed that Sudan claims these atrocities have been facilitated by the UAE’s support for the RSF militia and related factions.
A UAE official characterized Sudan’s actions as a “cynical publicity stunt,” intended to distract from the alleged role of the Sudanese Armed Forces in ongoing atrocities that continue to afflict the nation and its population. This backdrop creates a deeply complex and politically charged scenario in the pursuit of accountability at the international level.
Sudan has taken a significant step by filing a case against the UAE at the World Court, mid-highlighted by accusations of arms provision to the RSF amid ongoing civil conflict. The UAE’s prompt dismissal request indicates the contentious nature of these allegations. The backdrop of violence in West Darfur emphasizes the urgency and gravity of the situation, raising crucial questions about international involvement and accountability in conflicts.
Original Source: theprint.in
