Sudan has filed a case against the UAE at the ICJ, alleging complicity in genocide through support to the RSF militia. The accusations include severe human rights violations. The UAE denies these claims, as the conflict continues to result in significant casualties and displacement among the Sudanese population.
On Wednesday, Sudan initiated legal proceedings against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), alleging UAE’s complicity in genocide against the Masalit people in West Darfur. Sudan claims that this has resulted from extensive financial, political, and military support provided by the UAE to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia. The allegations include a range of egregious human rights violations such as murder, theft, rape, forcible displacement, vandalism, and more.
Sudan’s legal filing contends that the UAE has been involved in actions related to the genocide of the Masalit group since at least 2023. The Sudanese government is seeking emergency measures from the ICJ, urging the UAE to take immediate actions to prevent any further acts that fall under Article II of the Genocide Convention, emphasizing the need to protect members of the Masalit group from violence and harm.
In response to these claims, the UAE has strongly denied Sudan’s allegations, also raised at the United Nations Security Council, asserting that it has not supplied weapons or ammunition to the RSF. The ongoing conflict between the Sudanese army and the RSF has resulted in over 20,000 deaths and the displacement of 14 million individuals, according to UN estimates; however, some US universities suggest the death toll may be as high as 130,000.
As the conflict continues to escalate, international calls for peace and humanitarian assistance are intensifying, with warnings about a potential humanitarian disaster as millions in Sudan face starvation due to critical food shortages. The violence has now spread to 13 of Sudan’s 18 states, amplifying the urgency for a resolution to this crisis.
In summary, Sudan’s legal action against the UAE at the ICJ highlights the serious allegations of genocide and extensive human rights violations linked to the support of the RSF militia. The international community is increasingly concerned about the humanitarian situation in Sudan as the conflict endures, stressing the need for immediate action to prevent further atrocities and provide aid to those affected by the ongoing violence.
Original Source: www.aa.com.tr
