The United Arab Emirates has urged the international community to prevent Sudan from spiraling further into conflict and fragmentation. A senior UAE diplomat issued the call just hours before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) prepares to rule on a case brought by Sudan against the Gulf nation.
The Sudanese military government accuses the UAE of arming the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Sudan requested emergency measures from the ICJ to halt all alleged support. The UAE has dismissed the claims as baseless and politically driven.
“Sudan must not fall further,” said Ameirah AlHefeiti, the UAE’s ambassador to the Netherlands. “The time for action is now. The killing must stop. The warring parties must urgently begin meaningful negotiations.”
Ambassador AlHefeiti condemned the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) for refusing peace talks. She called their inaction unacceptable. “Sudan must not fall further. Any party rejecting dialogue must face public accountability,” she added.
Sudan’s civil war has claimed tens of thousands of lives. Millions more face displacement and famine. The war pits the SAF, led by Gen. Abdel Fattah Al Burhan, against the RSF, led by Gen. Mohamed Dagalo.
The humanitarian toll continues to climb. More than 13 million people have fled their homes. The United Nations calls this the largest displacement crisis worldwide.
Despite peace efforts, violence continues. A recent UN Panel of Experts report accused both SAF and RSF of grave abuses. These include sexual violence, indiscriminate attacks, and blocking humanitarian aid.
The report did not support Sudan’s claims against the UAE. It contained no evidence linking the Emirates to RSF arms transfers.
Mohamed Abushahab, the UAE’s ambassador to the UN, rejected Sudan’s accusations. He warned against manipulating UN findings for political purposes. “Sudan must not fall further,” he said after a meeting with UN political chief Rosemary DiCarlo.
Abushahab urged the Security Council to condemn any misuse of UN reports. He emphasized the need to focus on ending atrocities and protecting civilians.
The ICJ ruling is expected soon and could shape the international response to the Sudan crisis.
