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Khaleej Times
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Khaleej Times
World Court rules in favour of UAE, dismisses Sudan's genocide case
The World Court has dismissed Sudan's genocide case against the UAE over alleged Darfur interference, the ICJ announced on Monday. The International Court of Justice said it had dismissed the case, saying it lacked authority to rule on the matter. The UAE said in a statement it welcomed the decision of the ICJ to dismiss the case on the grounds of a manifest lack of jurisdiction. Based on this decision, the case will be removed from the court's registry and all related proceedings will be formally concluded. Sudan had filed a case against the UAE before the International Court of Justice in The Hague, arguing it is supplying weapons to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which have been battling the Sudanese army since 2023. The UAE denies supporting the rebels and has dismissed Sudan's case as "political theatre" distracting from efforts to end a war that has killed tens of thousands. "This decision confirms what has long been clear: the lawsuit filed by the Sudanese Armed Forces is null and void," the country said after the ruling in a statement. Reem Ketait, Deputy Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs and the UAE's representative before the court, said, 'The decision clearly and unequivocally confirms that the case presented is without merit. Obviously, today's decision represents a decisive rejection of the Sudanese Armed Forces' attempt to exploit the court to spread misinformation and divert attention from its responsibility in the conflict. 'As the devastating war in Sudan enters its third year, the UAE calls on the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces to end the war without preconditions, commit to negotiations, and allow unhindered access to humanitarian aid. The international community must act decisively to facilitate a transition to a civilian-led political process independent of military control and hold accountable those responsible for committing human rights atrocities," she added. Ketait concluded her statement by saying, 'We reaffirm our commitment to working with regional and international partners to strengthen collective action and build a peaceful and prosperous future for the Sudanese people.' Prior to the ICJ's ruling, Reem Ketait affirmed that the allegations made by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) lack any legal or factual basis. The Deputy Assistant Minister of Political Affairs, stated that the UAE is not a party to the armed conflict in Sudan and does not provide support to any side, making the allegations against it baseless. Ketait had earlier said Sudan's allegations were "at best misleading and at worst pure fabrications". "This case is the most recent iteration of the applicant's misuse of our international institutions as a stage from which to attack the UAE," added Ketait. Since April 2023, Sudan has been torn apart by a power struggle between army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Daglo. The rulings of the ICJ, which hears disputes between states, are final and binding, but the court has no means to ensure compliance.
Al Etihad
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Al Etihad
Global media highlights ICJ's dismissal of SAF's lawsuit; urges end to futile conflict
6 May 2025 18:34 CAPITALS (WAM)International media outlets have described the International Court of Justice's (ICJ) decision to dismiss the lawsuit filed by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) against the UAE as a firm rejection of what they see as an attempt to deflect responsibility for the ongoing and analysts emphasised that the SAF should have prioritised ending the senseless war, and worked with regional and international partners to restore stability in international media outlets highlighted in their coverage the dire humanitarian consequences of the ongoing civil war in described the situation as one of the world's worst humanitarian reported that the ICJ dismissed Sudan's case alleging that the UAE violated the Genocide Convention. CNN quoted Reem Ketait, Deputy Assistant Minister of Political Affairs in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as saying, "This decision is a clear and decisive affirmation of the fact that this case was utterly baseless." "The Court's finding that it is without jurisdiction confirms that this case should never have been brought," Ketait has said. "Quite simply, today's decision represents a resounding rejection of the SAF's attempt to instrumentalise the Court for its campaign of misinformation and to distract from its own responsibility," she Associated Press (AP) reported on the bloody conflict that Sudan descended into in mid-April 2023, referring to the case filed by Sudan against the UAE, which the court decided to dismiss after "judges found that the International Court of Justice lacked the authority to continue the proceedings".The Guardian published an article stating that the ICJ rejected and struck the case entirely its list. The paper quoted Reem Ketait's statement, who said, "The facts speak for themselves: the UAE bears no responsibility for the conflict in Sudan. On the contrary, the atrocities committed by the warring parties are well documented.""The conflict, which has been ongoing since April 2023, has caused one of the world's worst humanitarian crises despite international peace efforts," The Guardian Today reported that the UAE government welcomed the decision, calling it a "categorical rejection of Sudan's false claim." It quoted Reem Ketait's statement: "The decision clearly and unequivocally confirms that the case is without merit… [It] represents a decisive rejection of the Sudanese Armed Forces' attempt to exploit the court to spread misinformation and divert attention from its responsibility in the conflict".In its coverage, Al-Arab newspaper described the ICJ's dismissal of the SAF's lawsuit as a political victory for the UAE, in the face of the SAF's attempts to deflect attention from its role in initiating and prolonging the war, and stalling progress toward a political agreement despite multiple regional and international paper also quoted observers as saying the Sudanese military's legal complaint against the UAE represented a tactic to buy time, and avoid accountability for its failure to achieve stability following the army's coup against the democratic transition and civilian rule, a move that triggered a civil war in April journalists and political observers criticised the legal action filed by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan's team, stating it reflected a lack of understanding of diplomatic and legal frameworks, and was based on a weak, unsubstantiated file that clearly aimed to divert attention from the military's stressed that the group behind the lawsuit does not represent Sudan or the will of its people, who continue to suffer the devastating consequences of the war. Meanwhile, this faction, they said, has been pursuing political gains at the expense of the Sudanese reiterated that the SAF should have focused on ending the senseless conflict, and engaged regional and international allies to support Sudan's stability. They also highlighted that the UAE's diplomatic and humanitarian efforts stand as clear testimony to its active and constructive role in supporting the Sudanese people.
Emirates 24/7
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Emirates 24/7
UAE welcomes ICJ ruling which represents resounding rejection of baseless Sudanese claims
The United Arab Emirates has welcomed today's decision by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague to dismiss the case filed by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) against the UAE, citing a manifest lack of jurisdiction. With the Court's ruling, the case has been removed from its list, formally terminating the proceedings. This outcome reaffirms what has long been clear: the SAF's case is unfounded and lacks any basis. The UAE has consistently rejected SAF's fabrications, which serve as a transparent attempt to divert attention from their own actions and the ongoing atrocities in Sudan. In a statement, Reem Ketait, Deputy Assistant Minister of Political Affairs in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and UAE Co-Agent, said, "The decision is a clear and decisive affirmation of the fact that this case was utterly baseless. Quite simply, today's decision represents a resounding rejection of SAF's attempt to instrumentalise the Court for its campaign of misinformation and to distract from its own responsibility. "As Sudan's devastating civil war enters its third year, the UAE calls on the SAF and RSF to end the war without preconditions, commit to negotiations, and allow unhindered humanitarian access. The international community must act decisively to help facilitate a civilian-led political process, independent from military control, and hold perpetrators of atrocities accountable." "We will continue to work with regional and international partners to advance collective action to build a peaceful and prosperous future for the Sudanese people," Ketait concluded. Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News.
The National
05-05-2025
- Politics
- The National
UAE welcomes ICJ ruling to dismiss Sudan case
The UAE has welcomed the decision by the top UN court to dismiss and terminate the case filed by Sudan, in which it claimed the Emirates was backing the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the war that has devastated Sudan since April 2023. 'The court considers that, in light of the reservation made by the UAE to the compromissory clause contained in Article IX of the Genocide Convention and in the absence of any other basis of jurisdiction, the court lacks jurisdiction to entertain Sudan's application,' said The Hague-based International Court of Justice (ICJ). 'The present case will therefore be removed from the general list.' The court's removal of the case from its general list for manifest lack of jurisdiction at the stage of provisional measures has not happened in 25 years, said the UAE Foreign Ministry. Both Sudan and the UAE are signatories to the 1948 Genocide Convention. But when the UAE acceded to the Genocide Convention in 2005, it entered a reservation to Article IX, which gives the ICJ jurisdiction to hear disputes between states under the convention. 'Having come to the conclusion that it manifestly lack jurisdiction, the court is precluded by the statute from taking any position on the merits of the claims made by Sudan," added the ICJ. Reem Ketait, deputy assistant minister for political affairs at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said in a statement that the decision "is a clear and decisive affirmation of the fact that this case was utterly baseless". "The court's finding that it is without jurisdiction confirms that this case should never have been brought," she added. "Today's decision represents a resounding rejection of the Sudanese Armed Forces' (SAF) attempt to instrumentalise the court for its campaign of misinformation and to distract from its own responsibility. The facts speak for themselves: the UAE bears no responsibility for the conflict in Sudan. On the contrary, the atrocities committed by the warring parties are well-documented," said Ms Ketait. "The Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces must stop fighting, must stop weaponising aid and must endorse civilian leadership independent from military control as the only foundation for sustainable peace." The UAE has consistently denied supporting any side in the conflict, reaffirming calls for an immediate and unconditional end to the violence. Authorities in the country last week also thwarted an attempt to smuggle weapons and military supplies to the Sudanese army. The operation involved a private plane and five million rounds of machinegun ammunition, as revealed by UAE Attorney General Dr Hamad Al Shamsi. A senior UAE diplomat emphasised to The National on Monday that the world must not allow Sudan to descend further into chaos, extremism and fragmentation, as the UN's top court prepared to rule on the case. 'The time for action is now. The killing must stop. The warring parties must urgently and without preconditions engage in good faith negotiations,' said the UAE's ambassador to the Netherlands, Ameirah AlHefeiti. 'The SAF's repeated refusal to participate in talks is unacceptable. Any party that fails to engage seriously must be publicly called out.' A recent UN report by the Panel of Experts on Sudan revealed that both parties are responsible for atrocities against civilians, including indiscriminate bombardments, conflict-related sexual violence, and the obstruction of humanitarian aid delivery. The report did not support allegations or include findings against the UAE. "Civilians in RSF-controlled territories faced acute food shortages and endemic violence, while indiscriminate air strikes by SAF decimated critical infrastructure, leaving urban populations trapped and vulnerable,' the report read. Sudan is currently in the grips of a war between the armed forces, led by Gen Abdel Fattah Al Burhan, and the RSF, commanded by Gen Mohamed Dagalo. What began as a power struggle between two former allies, who together staged a coup in 2021, has escalated into one of the world's worst humanitarian crises. The conflict has claimed tens of thousands of lives, though the exact death toll remains uncertain, and displaced more than 13 million people, making it the largest displacement crisis in the world. The humanitarian situation is dire, with millions in need of aid and widespread famine conditions reported.
Dubai Eye
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Dubai Eye
UAE hails ICJ ruling as clear rejection of Sudan's allegations
The UAE has welcomed a decision by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to dismiss a case filed by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), citing a clear lack of jurisdiction. The court's ruling effectively ends the proceedings, removing the case from its docket. In response, the UAE reaffirmed that the SAF's allegations were unfounded and politically motivated. The case, officials said, was a deliberate attempt to deflect attention from the SAF's own role in Sudan's ongoing conflict. Reem Ketait, Deputy Assistant Minister of Political Affairs and UAE Co-Agent, described the ruling as a 'resounding rejection' of efforts to misuse the court for misinformation. As Sudan's civil war enters its third year, the UAE reiterated its call for an immediate ceasefire, urging both the SAF and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to commit to negotiations and allow unrestricted humanitarian aid. Ketait emphasised the need for international efforts to support a civilian-led political process in Sudan, independent of military influence, and to hold those responsible for atrocities accountable. The UAE says it will continue working with regional and international partners to promote peace and stability for the Sudanese people. #UAE welcomes ICJ ruling which represents resounding rejection of baseless Sudanese claims #WamNews — WAM English (@WAMNEWS_ENG) May 5, 2025
