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Sudan Tells World Court the UAE Is Abetting Genocide as Civil War Nears 2nd Anniversary

HeadlineApr 11, 2025

Sudan presented its genocide case against the United Arab Emirates before the International Court of Justice Thursday.

Muawia Osman: “The direct logistic and other support that the UAE has provided and continues to provide to the RSF and their affiliated militia has been, continue to be the primary driving force behind genocide now taking place, including through killing, rape, forced displacement, looting and the destruction of public and private properties.”

The UAE rejected the charges and called on the ICJ to throw out the case. The World Court can take years to deliver a final ruling on such cases but can issue emergency measures that are meant to prevent further escalation.

The devastating war between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces is nearing its two-year mark on April 15. All parties to the conflict have been accused of gross human rights violations and war crimes. A new report by Amnesty International details sexual violence used as a weapon of war by RSF fighters against women and girls as young as 15.

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