Watan-An international investigation highlighted that Sudan’s wealth, including natural resources such as gold and agricultural land, makes it a major target for the UAE’s schemes, which are heavily involved in fueling terrorism and violence in the country.
investigation highlighted that Sudan’s wealth, including natural resources such as gold and agricultural land, makes it a major target for the UAE’s schemes, which are heavily involved in fueling terrorism and violence in the country.
According to Baron News, Sudan is rich in natural resources like gold, agricultural land, and oil, making it a target for Emirati investments, with Abu Dhabi being the main destination for Sudanese gold, much of which is believed to be smuggled there.
UAE’s Political and Military Influence in Sudan: Supporting the RSF and Fueling Genocide
The site quoted international analysts as saying that the UAE seeks to enhance its political influence in Sudan, particularly in relation to Saudi Arabia, and to prevent the spread of political Islam, which it considers a security threat.
The article pointed out that the UAE has economic, political, and security interests in Sudan and is viewed as a major supporter of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemetti), with Abu Dhabi being accused of financing and arming these forces.
The UAE supports the RSF with weapons that arrive through Chad, with Hemetti financially relying on a commercial network based in the UAE, which makes him “linked” to it, according to analysts.
In January, the United States accused the RSF of committing genocide against ethnic groups in Sudan.
U.S. lawmakers stated that the UAE had violated its pledges to stop its military support for the RSF.
Sudan Sues UAE for Genocide Complicity: A Lawsuit Against RSF Support and Violations of International Law
The UAE‘s criminal interventions led the Sudanese government to file a lawsuit against Abu Dhabi at the International Court of Justice, accusing it of complicity and participation in genocide, an issue that will damage the UAE’s reputation, according to analysts, despite its financial and political influence that may shield it from severe consequences.
The International Court of Justice announced that Sudan had filed a lawsuit against the UAE, accusing it of arming the RSF militias and violating its obligations under the Genocide Convention due to attacks in West Darfur state.
The court’s statement read: “According to Sudan, all these acts were committed with direct support provided by the UAE to the rebellious RSF forces and the militias linked to them.”
Sudanese officials have repeatedly accused Abu Dhabi of supporting the RSF militias in the civil war that has been ongoing for nearly two years, a point that the UN and numerous international parties have consistently confirmed.
West Darfur state, with its capital Geneina, was the scene of intensive ethnic-based attacks by the RSF and allied Arab militias against the non-Arab Masalit tribe in 2023, as documented by foreign agencies in detail.
Since the outbreak of war between the Sudanese army and the RSF in April 2023, relations between Sudan and Abu Dhabi have soured, with Khartoum accusing Abu Dhabi of playing a role in exacerbating the conflict, while the UAE calls for a peaceful resolution and supports humanitarian relief efforts.
European Parliament Calls for Sanctions Against UAE and RSF for Fueling Sudan’s Civil War
European Parliament members have previously called for sanctions against the RSF, the UAE, and other countries involved in fueling the civil war in Sudan and participating in horrific crimes against civilians in the country.
During a European Parliament debate on the escalating crisis in Sudan, lawmakers emphasized the need for the European Union to take immediate and decisive steps to impose sanctions on those responsible for this humanitarian disaster, including the UAE and the RSF.
Earlier this year, The Guardian newspaper reported that the UAE is the largest player in fueling the ongoing civil war in Sudan, which has now entered its second year, since April 2023.
The paper emphasized that such a war cannot continue with such intensity in a poor country like Sudan based solely on weapons and financial resources from local players.
It warned: “Wars in such countries continue because foreign parties fund them, while others turn a blind eye. The UAE is the biggest player in the Sudan war.”
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