Watan-Diplomatic sources have revealed that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has failed to rally diplomatic support at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the case filed against Abu Dhabi by Sudan, accusing it of complicity in genocide crimes.
The sources indicated that after the exposure of the UAE’s support for Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militias, Abu Dhabi quietly attempted to gather diplomatic backing at the ICJ.
According to the sources, the results were deeply disappointing for the UAE, with most world capitals ignoring Abu Dhabi’s request—except for Serbia, which intervened in a politically motivated move.
Sources attributed Serbia’s intervention to its role as one of the suppliers of arms to the UAE, weapons that later reached Darfur. Serbia’s involvement in the arms supply chain puts it at risk of being implicated under the Arms Trade Treaty.
Serbia Seeks to Limit Liability in Sudan’s Genocide Case Against UAE
The sources explained that Belgrade’s intervention was more about minimizing its own liability than offering genuine support for the UAE, as the case before the ICJ continues to expose layer after layer—not only of who supported—but also who funded, armed, and now attempts to legally “sanitize” their role in the crimes.
Serbia officially filed a request to intervene in the case brought by Sudan against the UAE at the ICJ. Sudan accuses Abu Dhabi of violating the 1948 Genocide Convention by allegedly supporting the RSF, which is accused of committing atrocities in Darfur.
According to the intervention request filed by Serbia’s Chief Legal Advisor at the Foreign Ministry, Aleksandar Gajić, Serbia argues that the UAE’s reservation to Article IX of the Convention—which grants the ICJ jurisdiction over related disputes—prevents the court from asserting jurisdiction in the case.
Sudan filed the lawsuit in March 2025, accusing Abu Dhabi of providing financial and military support to the RSF, enabling it to commit acts of genocide and crimes against humanity in Darfur.
Acting Sudanese Minister of Justice, Muawiya Othman, stated at the opening of the ICJ sessions: “The support provided by the UAE, which continues today to the Rapid Support Forces and allied militias, remains the main driver of the genocide, manifesting in killings, rapes, forced displacement, and looting.”
Serbia’s request to intervene aims to address the interpretation of the Genocide Convention, particularly Article IX, which has also been reserved by the UAE, Serbia, and several other countries.
The ICJ is expected to review Serbia’s intervention request along with Sudan’s demand for urgent provisional measures to prevent further alleged crimes, in upcoming hearings.
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