World Court Dismisses Sudan’s Genocide Case Against UAE

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has thrown out a case filed by Sudan against the United Arab Emirates, which accused the Gulf country of supporting rebel forces in the ongoing conflict in Darfur. The ruling, issued on Monday, stated that the court does not have the authority to hear the case.

The decision means the case will be removed from the ICJ’s registry and all related legal steps will be officially closed.

Sudan Accused UAE of Fueling Conflict

Sudan brought the case to the ICJ in The Hague, claiming that the UAE was providing weapons and support to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a powerful paramilitary group fighting the Sudanese army since 2023. The Sudanese government alleged that this support contributed to genocide and violations of international law in Darfur.

The UAE has firmly denied these claims, calling the accusations "false" and politically motivated. Officials said the case was an attempt to distract from Sudan’s internal crisis.

UAE Welcomes Court’s Ruling

After the ruling, the UAE expressed its approval of the ICJ’s decision. In a statement, the country said the dismissal confirms that the case lacked any legal or factual basis from the start.

Reem Ketait, Deputy Assistant Minister for Political Affairs and the UAE’s representative at the court, said the claims were meant to mislead the public and shift blame. She added that the ruling was a clear rejection of what she described as Sudan’s misuse of international legal platforms.

Call for Peace and Humanitarian Access

Ketait also urged both sides in the Sudanese conflict—the army and the RSF—to agree to talks without preconditions. She emphasized the need for humanitarian aid to reach those affected and called for a transition toward a civilian-led government.

She said the UAE remains committed to working with international partners to support peace efforts and ensure accountability for human rights violations in Sudan.

Background: Conflict in Sudan

Sudan has been in a state of war since April 2023, when tensions escalated between the army, led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the RSF, headed by Mohamed Hamdan Daglo. The violence has led to tens of thousands of deaths and widespread displacement.

The ICJ, which settles disputes between countries, does not have the power to enforce its rulings, but its decisions are final and legally binding.