Sudan has filed a case against the UAE at the ICJ for alleged complicity in genocide against the Masalit community, claiming violations of the Genocide Convention. The allegations include support for RSF’s acts of murder, theft, and displacement.
Sudan has initiated legal proceedings against the United Arab Emirates at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for alleged complicity in genocidal acts against the Masalit community. The ICJ announced this application on Thursday, stating it pertains to actions taken by the UAE in connection with genocide against the Masalit in Sudan since at least 2023.
The government of Khartoum asserts that the UAE has violated its obligations under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, commonly known as the Genocide Convention. Sudan accuses the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group and allied militias of committing heinous acts, including genocide, murder, theft, rape, and forcible displacement, allegedly supported by the UAE’s direct assistance.
In summary, Sudan has formally charged the UAE at the ICJ over claims of facilitating genocide against the Masalit community. This lawsuit emphasizes the seriousness of the alleged violations under international law and seeks accountability for the actions of both the RSF and the UAE.
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