Sudan has filed a case against the UAE at the ICJ over alleged complicity in genocide against the Masalit community. The application claims violations of the Genocide Convention by the UAE, asserting that the RSF and allied militias have committed severe atrocities with the UAE’s support.
The Government of Sudan has initiated legal proceedings against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) concerning allegations of complicity in genocidal acts against the Masalit community. This information was disclosed by the ICJ on Thursday, following Sudan’s official application.
The application specifically addresses actions taken or permitted by the UAE in relation to the ongoing genocidal acts against the Masalit people in Sudan, which Sudan claims have escalated since 2023. Sudan asserts that these actions violate the obligations of the UAE under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.
In its statement, Sudan highlighted that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), along with allied militias, are responsible for committing grave violations, including genocide, murder, theft, rape, and forcible displacement, attributing their capability to carry out these acts to direct support from the UAE.
Sudan’s legal action against the UAE at the ICJ marks a critical step in addressing allegations of complicity in genocide against the Masalit community. The case underscores concerns around international obligations under the Genocide Convention and raises awareness about the grave humanitarian situation in Sudan. As proceedings unfold, the implications for international law and regional stability will be closely monitored.
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