Sudan Accuses UAE of Enabling Darfur Genocide in International Court Filing

Sudan formally petitions the ICJ, alleging UAE's support for paramilitary RSF fuels atrocities against the Masalit, while the UAE denies the claims and questions the court's jurisdiction.

• Sudan has filed a formal complaint with the International Court of Justice, accusing the UAE of violating the Genocide Convention by arming and supporting the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Darfur.
• The Sudanese government alleges that the UAE's logistical and financial backing of the RSF has directly contributed to genocidal acts, including killings, rapes, and forced displacement of the Masalit community.
• The UAE rejects the allegations, calling the case a politically motivated distraction and asserting that it lacks legal merit or factual basis.
• Legal experts highlight jurisdictional challenges to the case, noting the UAE's reservation to the Genocide Convention, which could prevent the ICJ from ruling on the matter.
• The United States previously determined in January 2025 that the attacks against the Masalit constitute genocide, intensifying calls for international accountability.

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