UAE top diplomat accuses Sudanese Armed Forces of misusing ICJ

UAE Ambassador to the Netherlands, Ameirah AlHefeiti, has denounced the baseless allegations and the systematic campaign being carried out by the Sudanese Armed Forces, accusing them of "misusing international platforms to achieve certain narrow interests".

In statements to the national news agency Wam, AlHefeiti reaffirmed the UAE's solidarity with the people of Sudan during the crisis.

"It seems that the Sudanese Armed Forces consistently resort to blaming others, believing that this tactic provides them with an opportunity to evade responsibility for the atrocities they have committed against the Sudanese people - completely disregarding humanitarian considerations and the disasters that have gone beyond all limits," Al Hefeiti said. 

She explained that the Sudanese Armed Forces are attempting to "divert attention from the crimes and atrocities they are committing in Sudan".

AlHefeiti stressed that the UAE remains committed to international law and insists on the need for legal accountability regarding the crimes committed by both warring parties.

The ambassador stated the Sudanese Armed Forces face a stark choice - "Accept responsibility for the ongoing conflict and its devastation, or commit to genuine negotiations, supporting regional and international efforts to end this senseless war, and abandon unproductive blame and victimhood narratives".

AlHefeiti emphasised that the Sudanese Armed Forces will be held accountable for what has happened and what continues to happen unless they respond seriously and immediately to ceasefire calls, accept a diplomatic solution, and begin a political process.