Sudan has filed a case against the UAE at the International Court of Justice, asserting that the UAE has provided arms to the Rapid Support Forces and breached the Genocide Convention. The UAE plans to contest the case, claiming it lacks merit. The allegations have arisen amid severe violence in West Darfur involving ethnic attacks by the RSF.
Sudan has formally initiated a legal case against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The case alleges that the UAE has armed the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and violated its responsibilities under the Genocide Convention concerning acts in West Darfur State. This announcement was made by the World Court on Thursday.
In response, the UAE has stated its intention to seek the immediate dismissal of Sudan’s claims, arguing that the case lacks both legal and factual merit. An official from the UAE indicated this stance in a recent statement to the media.
Sudan’s foreign ministry has yet to comment on the filing, though Sudanese officials have frequently accused the UAE of providing support to the RSF, which has been engaged in a civil war for nearly two years. Despite UAE’s denials, the allegations have received backing from U.N. experts and U.S. lawmakers.
The recent turmoil in West Darfur and its capital Geneina has been marked by severe ethnic violence due to the actions of the RSF and allied Arab militias targeting the Masalit community. These attacks were thoroughly documented in the current year.
The ICJ reiterated Sudan’s claims, noting that the alleged atrocities were facilitated by the UAE’s support for the RSF militia and associated groups. Conversely, a UAE official criticized the Sudanese Armed Forces’ actions, describing Sudan’s legal action as a publicity stunt that distracts from their own involvement in ongoing atrocities across Sudan.
In summary, Sudan has brought a case against the UAE at the ICJ, alleging violations of genocide obligations linked to the RSF’s actions in West Darfur. The UAE has countered with intentions to dismiss the case, affirming it lacks legal substance. This development reflects ongoing tensions in the region as accusations and counterclaims continue to unfold amidst serious humanitarian concerns.
Original Source: www.usnews.com
