Sat 29 March 2025:
The International Court of Justice will hold public hearings on April 10 in Sudan‘s case against the United Arab Emirates, the court announced Friday.
The hearings, at the Peace Palace in The Hague, will address Sudan’s request for provisional measures over alleged violations of the Genocide Convention.
Sudan will deliver its oral argument from 10 a.m. to 12 noon local time (0900GMT-1100GMT), followed by the UAE from 4 to 6 pm (1500GMT-1700GMT).
Sudan filed the case on March 5, accusing the UAE of violating the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, particularly in relation to actions involving the Masalit group in West Darfur.
Attendance is limited. Fifteen seats will be available to the public on a first-come, first-served basis.
Live streaming in English and French will be available on the ICJ website, UN Web TV, and other official platforms.
Established in 1945, the ICJ is the main judicial body of the United Nations. It settles legal disputes between states and offers advisory opinions on legal questions. Its rulings are legally binding for parties under its jurisdiction.
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is deeply involved in Sudan’s ongoing civil war, which began in April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Evidence suggests the UAE is a key backer of the RSF, providing weapons, drones, and logistical support, despite official denials.
This includes arms shipments via neighboring countries like Chad and Libya, violating a UN arms embargo. The UAE’s motives are tied to economic and strategic interests: it’s the top buyer of Sudan’s gold, much of it controlled by the RSF, and seeks to secure Red Sea ports and agricultural land for food security.
Critics argue this support prolongs the conflict, fueling a humanitarian crisis with over 13 million displaced and 20,000+ killed. The UAE counters that its role is humanitarian, but mounting evidence, including UN reports and captured Emirati equipment, challenges this claim.
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