The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will decide whether the UAE has been involved in aiding Sudan’s rival group.

A Historic Legal Showdown at the UN’s Top Court

Sudan alleged the UAE for aiding the rebel group against the Sudanese army. It brought the UAE in front of the International Court of Justice (ICJ). On Monday, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague will deliver a major ruling in a case. Sudan wants the world’s highest court to hold the UAE accountable for its alleged role in fueling the brutal conflict.

Sudan’s Deadly Conflict:

Sudan had been passing through a tough time due to its national army and paramilitary RSF. Their internal war led to hunger and displacement in the entire town. The war started in 2023. Famine has spread in five regions across Sudan.

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Sudan’s accusation:

Sudan’s acting justice minister, Muawia Osman, told the ICJ that the atrocities committed by the RSF would not have been possible without direct support from the UAE. He claimed the UAE had shipped weapons to the RSF. Moreover, the UAE is also involved in mass killings, rape, looting, and forced displacement. Osman stated, “The ongoing genocide would not be possible without UAE complicity… The support given to the RSF is the driving force behind this.”

UAE’s response:

The UAE nullified Sudan’s allegations. A senior official from the Emirati foreign ministry called Sudan’s case “misleading at best and fabricated at worst.” She argued that Sudan is using international legal platforms to unfairly target the UAE. Reem Ketait urged the court to dismiss the case altogether.

Legal hurdles:

Experts believe Sudan’s case may stumble not on the facts but on technicalities. One major hurdle is whether the ICJ even has the legal authority to hear the case. The UAE argues that its reservation under the Genocide Convention prevents other countries from suing it in this court.

Sudan claims that the UAE’s reservation is against the convention. It, however, states that if the court declares UAE guilty, it could set a major legal precedent. If it doesn’t, the case may be dismissed without a full hearing.