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Sudan Accuses UAE of Complicity in Genocide at World Court

Sudan files a case at the International Court of Justice, alleging the UAE provides financial and military support to the Rapid Support Forces in Darfur.

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Families flee RSF advances in Sudan's El Gezira state, on Sennar Road in the city of al-Dinder, Sennar state, Sudan, in July 2024.
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Overview

  • Sudan has formally accused the UAE of breaching the UN Genocide Convention by supporting the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group blamed for atrocities in Darfur.
  • The RSF and allied militias have been implicated in genocide, murder, rape, and other crimes targeting the Masalit ethnic group, according to Sudan's ICJ filing.
  • The UAE denies the allegations, calling the case a 'publicity stunt' and pledging to seek its dismissal while maintaining it has consistently advocated for peace in Sudan.
  • The conflict between Sudan's army and the RSF has killed tens of thousands, displaced over 12 million people, and prompted famine declarations in parts of the country.
  • The ICJ rulings are legally binding but unenforceable, and Sudan has requested emergency measures to prevent further violence and secure reparations for victims.