Sudan has accused the UAE of complicity in genocide amid its civil war, citing the UAE’s alleged support of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Sudan is rich in natural resources and strategically located alongside Libya and the Red Sea. Following a coup in 2021 by army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and RSF commander Hemedti, fighting erupted between the factions, drawing international powers into the conflict.
Sudan has formally accused the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of complicity in genocide through a filing made at the International Court of Justice. This accusation highlights the monarchy’s alleged involvement in the ongoing civil war that has devastated the nation. The UAE has repeatedly been charged by Sudan and other nations with providing support to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group engaged in conflict against the regular army for the past two years. These allegations, however, have been categorically denied by the UAE.
Sudan is one of Africa’s largest nations, rich in natural resources, including extensive agricultural lands, natural gas, and gold, making it the continent’s third-largest producer of the precious metal. Its geographical position is significant, as it neighbors Libya, where the UAE has provided backing to rebel authorities, and features a coastline along the Red Sea, an essential transport route for oil shipments.
In 2021, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Sudan’s army chief, executed a coup alongside his deputy, RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, commonly referred to as Hemedti. Following a period of instability, conflict erupted between these two generals, with various international powers, including the UAE, Egypt, Turkey, Iran, and Russia, being accused of supporting one faction or the other.
The accusations made by Sudan against the UAE regarding complicity in genocide underscore the complexities of the ongoing civil war in the region. As the nation continues to grapple with internal conflict, geopolitical interests from various nations, including the UAE, further complicate the situation. Sudan’s wealth in natural resources and strategic location adds to the tensions, particularly in light of historical alliances and ongoing military conflicts.
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