Sudan’s Humanitarian Aid Commissioner, Salwa Adam Biniya, criticized UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and AU Chair Moussa Faki for their participation in a UAE-sponsored meeting aimed at addressing Sudan’s humanitarian crisis. She condemned the UAE’s support for the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and urged leaders to prioritize humanitarian needs without political motivations, as the conflict has left millions in dire need of assistance.
On February 14, 2025, Sudan’s Humanitarian Aid Commissioner, Salwa Adam Biniya, expressed strong disapproval of the participation of United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and outgoing African Union Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki in a UAE-sponsored meeting addressing Sudan’s humanitarian crisis. This event occurred during the African Union summit held in Addis Ababa and was characterized by Biniya as “shameful and disgraceful.”
The meeting convened prominent figures including Guterres, Faki, Kenyan President William Ruto, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, and former Sudanese Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok, who leads the Smoud coalition. During this conference, the United Arab Emirates announced a $200 million commitment in aid for Sudan.
Biniya contended that the meeting served as a means for the UAE to enhance its public image while attempting to obscure its involvement in ongoing controversies regarding its support for the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). She specifically highlighted the RSF’s numerous allegations of human rights violations during the conflict.
According to Biniya, the humanitarian disaster in Sudan is directly linked to the hostilities instigated by the RSF militia, including indiscriminate assaults on medical facilities and educational institutions, extensive civilian displacement, systematic sexual violence, and the pillaging of humanitarian aid supplies. Furthermore, she attributed a significant portion of the crisis to the UAE’s financial and military backing of the RSF, calling the UAE a “direct partner in the war against Sudan.”
Biniya urged international leaders, including the UN Secretary-General and AU Chairperson, to unequivocally support the Sudanese populace by advocating for the cessation of UAE support for the RSF. She appealed to the global community to avoid politicizing the humanitarian efforts in Sudan, asserting that “humanitarian assistance should be provided to those in need without any political agendas.”
As the conflict in Sudan continues since its eruption in April 2023, millions are now displaced and in critical need of humanitarian aid, necessitating urgent intervention to address the burgeoning crisis.
In conclusion, Commissioner Salwa Adam Biniya condemned the involvement of UN and AU heads in a UAE-sponsored meeting concerning Sudan’s humanitarian challenges. She emphasized the UAE’s role in exacerbating the crisis through support of the RSF. Moreover, she called for a humanitarian approach free from political motivations while urging global leaders to pressure the UAE to cease its backing of the RSF. The ongoing conflict has led to an extensive humanitarian disaster that urgently requires attention.
Original Source: sudantribune.com
