In a major escalation of hostilities, Sudan has officially severed its diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), leveling accusations of support for the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) amidst ongoing civil conflict. The announcement comes in the wake of a series of aerial attacks in Port Sudan, where the RSF has been implicated in aggressive operations.
Sudan Sever Diplomatic Relations with UAE Amid Civil War Turmoil
Sudan Sever Diplomatic Relations with UAE Amid Civil War Turmoil
Sudan accuses the UAE of supporting rival paramilitary forces as conflict persists.
The Sudanese Defense Minister, Yassin Ibrahim, decried the UAE's alleged interference, blaming the Gulf nation for supporting the RSF, which is engaged in violent confrontations across the country. Despite the UAE’s steadfast denial of funding or supporting the RSF, suspicion continues to grow as tensions rise between the two nations.
In the last few days, Port Sudan, traditionally a secure area, has suffered drone strikes targeting critical infrastructure, including the international airport and a power station. The Sudanese military has reported intercepting yet another strike aimed at its largest naval base.
Due to the escalating crisis, Sudan announced the withdrawal of its ambassador from the UAE and the closure of its diplomatic missions there. This decision follows a troubling backdrop of two years of civil strife, with thousands dead and millions displaced, exacerbating what is now considered one of the worst humanitarian disasters on the globe.
The international legal landscape offers little relief; Sudan's case against the UAE for alleged complicity in genocide was dismissed by the International Court of Justice, complicating efforts to seek accountability.
Calls for humanitarian aid to reach affected Sudanese citizens have intensified, underscoring the urgency for international intervention in the ongoing conflict. Both factions in Sudan's war have faced serious allegations of war crimes, a stark reminder of the dire situation unfolding in the region.
In the last few days, Port Sudan, traditionally a secure area, has suffered drone strikes targeting critical infrastructure, including the international airport and a power station. The Sudanese military has reported intercepting yet another strike aimed at its largest naval base.
Due to the escalating crisis, Sudan announced the withdrawal of its ambassador from the UAE and the closure of its diplomatic missions there. This decision follows a troubling backdrop of two years of civil strife, with thousands dead and millions displaced, exacerbating what is now considered one of the worst humanitarian disasters on the globe.
The international legal landscape offers little relief; Sudan's case against the UAE for alleged complicity in genocide was dismissed by the International Court of Justice, complicating efforts to seek accountability.
Calls for humanitarian aid to reach affected Sudanese citizens have intensified, underscoring the urgency for international intervention in the ongoing conflict. Both factions in Sudan's war have faced serious allegations of war crimes, a stark reminder of the dire situation unfolding in the region.
