Khartoum: Minister of Justice, Dr. Abdullah Dirif, announced that Sudan is exploring new legal avenues to initiate legal action against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for alleged war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide committed by the rebel Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia in regions including El-Fashir, El-Geneina, and Al-Gezira State.
According to Sudan News Agency, the claims are linked to direct support from the Abu Dhabi regime, which reportedly involved the supply of weapons and drones, manufactured in the years 2023, 2024, and 2025, with the UAE identified as their end user. Dr. Dirif, along with members of the Higher Committee on International Litigation, recently toured an exhibition showcasing weapons seized by the Sudanese Armed Forces from the RSF, underscoring UAE's alleged involvement.
The exhibition is part of ongoing efforts by the committee to gather evidence and document violations by the militia and its supporters. Dr. Dirif emphasized that the weapons serve as conclusive proof of their origin from the UAE, asserting that the UAE would face prosecution in international courts based on adequate evidence.
Sudan is considering various legal avenues, including the International Criminal Court (ICC), the International Court of Justice (ICJ), and several US courts, to hold accountable those responsible for the violations during the conflict. The Higher Committee on International Litigation and the Ministry of Justice have identified these options, and the lawsuit is nearing its final drafting stage.
Dr. Dirif also revealed a memorandum of understanding with the ICC regarding crimes in the Darfur region and expressed optimism that the Court would promptly issue arrest warrants against leaders of the rebel militia. He noted the international condemnation of the group's alleged crimes and reiterated that Sudan, not being a State Party to the ICC, would rely on the existing memorandum for pursuing arrest warrants against the accused militia leaders.