Sudan Rejects UAE’s Ceasefire Call, Accuses Abu Dhabi of Fueling War

Watan-In a move reflecting the strained relations between Sudan and the UAE, Khartoum has rejected an invitation from Emirati President Mohammed bin Zayed to halt the ongoing war in the country.

The Sudanese rejection comes against the backdrop of direct accusations from the Sudanese government against Abu Dhabi, alleging its support for the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia led by Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo, known as “Hemedti.” Sudan considers this Emirati intervention a blatant interference in its internal affairs and a destabilizing factor.

The UAE’s call for a ceasefire coincided with the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan, as Bin Zayed sought to present his country as a mediator striving for peace in Sudan. However, Khartoum dismissed this initiative, viewing it as a transparent attempt to allow the RSF militia to reorganize after suffering recent defeats.

The Sudanese army quickly responded, asserting that it would not halt its military operations until Hemedti’s forces were completely expelled from the areas they control, holding the UAE responsible for prolonging the war due to its military and financial support for the militia.

Sudanese President Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has repeatedly stated that the military and logistical support received by the RSF from the UAE poses a direct threat to Sudan’s security and stability. He accused Abu Dhabi of prolonging the war to serve its own agenda in the country, particularly concerning ports and natural resources.

This stance follows a series of mutual accusations between the two nations, with international reports indicating that the UAE has supplied Hemedti’s militia with weapons and military equipment, fueling the conflict and increasing the number of casualties.

In response, the UAE has sought to deflect these accusations by providing $200 million in humanitarian aid to Sudan. However, the Sudanese government dismissed this move as a mere cover for Abu Dhabi’s dubious activities, insisting that the only way to end the war is by stopping support for Hemedti’s militia and ensuring its complete withdrawal from Sudanese territory.

Sudan considers the UAE to have crossed all red lines by backing the RSF and sees Bin Zayed’s calls for a ceasefire as an attempt to rescue his failing project in Sudan, especially as Hemedti’s forces lose ground to the Sudanese army. These developments signal a potential diplomatic escalation between Khartoum and Abu Dhabi at a time when the region is undergoing major transformations that could reshape regional alliances.