The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has rejected Sudan’s accusations at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), calling the case a “cynical publicity stunt” and demanding its immediate dismissal. Sudan alleges that the UAE has provided direct support to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), making it complicit in genocide against the Masalit people in Darfur.
UAE Former Foreign State Minister currently UAE diplomatic advisor Anwar Gargash criticized Sudan’s claims, urging its government to prioritize ending the war and addressing the country’s humanitarian crisis instead of engaging in “feeble media maneuvers.”
The war between the RSF and Sudanese Armed Forces, ongoing since April 2023, has killed tens of thousands and displaced over 12 million people. Sudan has asked the ICJ to impose provisional measures, including reparations and restrictions on UAE-backed forces.