Sudan to pursue new legal action against UAE over alleged war crimes

Sudan's justice minister says the government is preparing new legal action against the United Arab Emirates (UAE), accusing it of supporting the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and seeking accountability for alleged war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide committed during the country's conflict.

According to the Sudan News Agency (SUNA), Justice Minister Abdullah Dirif said the government's Higher Committee on International Litigation is pursuing multiple legal avenues related to alleged atrocities in El Fasher, El Geneina and Al Jazirah State.

Speaking during a visit to an exhibition of weapons seized by the Sudanese Armed Forces from the RSF, Dirif said the display forms part of the government's efforts to collect evidence documenting alleged violations. 

He claimed the recovered weapons, including drones manufactured between 2023 and 2025, provide evidence linking the UAE to military support for the RSF. The UAE has consistently denied providing military assistance to the group.

Dirif said Sudan plans to present the evidence before international judicial bodies. He added that the government's legal strategy, developed by the Higher Committee on International Litigation and the Ministry of Justice, is in its final drafting stage before formal filing.

The minister said Sudan is pursuing legal action through several international forums, including the International Court of Justice (ICJ), while continuing to cooperate with the International Criminal Court (ICC) on investigations into alleged crimes committed in Darfur. He noted that although Sudan is not a State Party to the Rome Statute, the government is working with the ICC under an existing memorandum of understanding.

(With input from SUNA)