World Court Rejects Genocide Case Against UAE in Sudan Conflict
On May 5, 2025, the court announced its ruling grounded in procedural matters, particularly lacking authority. According to the ICJ, they were unable to consider the case because of a reservation entered by the UAE when acceding to the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. This reservation pertains to Article IX of the convention, which provides the court with oversight over disagreements among participating states.
The United Arab Emirates' opposition to this clause prevented the court from proceeding with Sudan's legal action without obtaining approval from Abu Dhabi.
The court rejected Sudan’s plea for temporary actions to stop the purported genocide in Darfur. This ruling was made with a vote count of nine in favor and seven against.
The Sudanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that they acknowledged the ICJ's decision yet emphasized that the ruling hinged exclusively on procedural aspects rather than addressing the core content of the accusations.
The ministry emphasized that the ruling should not be seen as a legal clearance for the UAE regarding allegations of genocide. "The ICJ's dismissal of the case doesn’t dismiss the substantial evidence presented by Sudan, indicating the UAE’s role in supplying weapons to the RSF and intensifying the conflict in Darfur," the statement read.
Sudan's legal representatives claimed that the UAE backed the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), an organization the government alleges has been involved in perpetrating continuing war crimes such as ethnic cleansing and mass slaughters.
Port Sudan reaffirmed its commitment to pursuing justice via every possible legal avenue, maintaining that the UAE should face consequences for its conduct.
Abu Dhabi endorsed the ICJ ruling, deeming Sudan's legal action as "unfounded" and driven by political motives.
A representative from the UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs commented, "This verdict underscores the baseless character of Sudan's allegations and dismisses all efforts to exploit global legal systems for political ends." As previously reported, Sudan informed the World Court that the UAE contributes to the genocide in Darfur. The UAE insists that they have not engaged in any unlawful actions within Sudan and refutes Port Sudan's assertions regarding their involvement in acts of genocide.
The continuing civil conflict in Sudan, initiated in April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has led to substantial casualties and forced millions of people from their homes, with much of this devastation occurring in the Darfur area, an epicenter of longstanding ethnic strife and violations of human rights.
Rights organizations from both Sudan and abroad have charged the RSF with perpetrating crimes against ethnic minority communities, particularly the Masalit people in Darfur.
The lawsuit between Sudan and the UAE highlights the role played by outside parties in Sudan’s strife, as various nations and groups express worries over the global consequences of the turmoil.
Even after the ICJ’s decision, the global community keeps urging for an end to the hostilities and demanding accountability from those who committed war crimes in Sudan. Supportive statements have been made by human rights organizations, the United Nations, and various regional bodies toward initiatives aimed at holding offenders liable. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. Syndigate.info ).
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