Sudan has filed a case against the UAE at the International Court of Justice, accusing it of breaching the genocide convention by supporting the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Sudan claims the UAE’s actions have contributed to genocide against the Masalit people. Ongoing conflict in Sudan has resulted in over 24,000 deaths and significant displacement. The UAE has denied these allegations despite evidence of its military support for the RSF.
Sudan has initiated a case at the International Court of Justice, accusing the United Arab Emirates of violating the genocide convention. This accusation stems from the alleged financial and military support provided by the UAE to the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which has been involved in horrific acts during the ongoing conflict in Sudan.
The case, filed on Wednesday, highlights serious crimes purportedly committed by the RSF and associated militias, including genocide, murder, and various human rights violations against the Masalit people. Sudan asserts that the UAE has been complicit in these atrocities through its substantial support for the RSF militia.
In addition, Sudan has requested the court to impose provisional measures on the UAE to prevent further killings and crimes against the Masalit people. The conflict in Sudan escalated in April 2023, leading to significant loss of life and widespread displacement, with over 24,000 fatalities and around 14 million people forced from their homes, as reported by the United Nations.
The announcement of this case follows recent developments where the RSF and its allies signed a charter aimed at creating a parallel governance structure amidst ongoing military confrontations. Conflict Observatory, a monitoring initiative funded by the U.S. State Department, has tracked alleged arms transfers from the UAE to the RSF, fueling concerns over involvement in the Sudanese crisis.
The U.S. Treasury Department previously targeted RSF leader Mohammad Hamdan Daglo Mousa, along with multiple businesses in the UAE linked to the RSF. The UAE has faced recurrent allegations of arming the RSF, though it consistently denies these claims. Historical context is critical, as the region of Darfur has previously witnessed severe humanitarian crises marked by genocidal acts against various ethnic groups, resulting in extensive loss of life and displacement.
Sudan’s filing at the International Court of Justice against the UAE for alleged violations of international law underscores the urgent humanitarian crisis unfolding in the region. The accusations against the UAE highlight the complexities surrounding military support and its implications for civil conflict. As the situation remains dire, with thousands dead and millions displaced, the international community’s response will be crucial in addressing the ongoing atrocities in Sudan.
Original Source: www.independent.co.uk
