'Only a political game': UAE official reacts after Sudan files case at World Court

“The UAE remains resolute in its humanitarian commitment towards the people of Sudan,” a UAE government official told Khaleej Times on Saturday in reaction to the news that the International Court of Justice would hear a case brought by Sudan accusing the Emirates of violating obligations under the Genocide Convention by arming the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

“The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) government’s actions at the ICJ are nothing more than a political game and publicity stunt — an attempt to drag a longstanding friend of Africa into the conflict they themselves have instigated and fuelled,” said the UAE official.

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“Despite this, the UAE remains resolute in its humanitarian commitment towards the people of Sudan, focused on alleviating the humanitarian disaster inflicted by both warring factions,” the government official — who requested not to be identified — underscored.

Early this month, the UAE called the allegation by SAF a “cynical publicity stunt aimed at diverting attention from the established complicity of SAF in the widespread atrocities that continue to devastate Sudan and its people.”

The UAE sought the immediate dismissal of the accusation and reiterated: “We remain committed to upholding international law, ensuring accountability for atrocities committed by the two warring parties, and continuing our support for peace and humanitarian efforts in Sudan."

The same official noted earlier: “The UAE has consistently called for an immediate ceasefire and, most recently, a Ramadan humanitarian pause — for both warring parties to disengage, and the restoration of a civilian government in Sudan."

Angel Tesorero

angel@khaleejtimes.com

Angel Tesorero is Assistant Editor and designated funny guy in the newsroom, but dead serious about writing on transport, labour migration, and environmental issues. He is a food lover too.