Mon May 05 13:23:38 UTC 2025: ## ICJ to Rule on Sudan’s Genocide Accusation Against UAE

**The Hague, Netherlands –** The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is set to deliver its ruling on Monday on Sudan’s request for emergency measures against the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Sudan accuses the UAE of violating the Genocide Convention by supplying arms and funding to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group involved in Sudan’s ongoing civil war.

Sudan’s March application seeks to compel the UAE to prevent further atrocities against the Masalit people. The UAE vehemently denies the allegations, calling the case a publicity stunt and asserting the court lacks jurisdiction. A senior UAE official stated the case is “baseless both legally and factually,” emphasizing the UAE’s non-involvement in the conflict.

While both nations are signatories to the 1948 Genocide Convention, a caveat in the UAE’s ratification may hinder the case’s progression, according to legal experts. Sudan’s conflict, which erupted in April 2023, has seen widespread accusations of human rights abuses against both the RSF and the Sudanese military. Despite repeated denials, evidence suggests the UAE has provided support to the RSF, fueling the ongoing conflict. The ICJ’s decision is highly anticipated.

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