World Court rejects Sudan claims as baseless, UAE welcome ruling

The United Arab Emirates has welcomed Monday’s decision by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague to dismiss the case filed by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) against the UAE, citing a manifest lack of jurisdiction.

With the Court’s ruling, the case has been removed from its list, formally terminating the proceedings.

This outcome reaffirms what has long been clear: the SAF’s case is unfounded and lacks any basis.

The UAE has consistently rejected SAF’s fabrications, which serve as a transparent attempt to divert attention from their own actions and the ongoing atrocities in Sudan.

In a statement, Reem Ketait, Deputy Assistant Minister of Political Affairs in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and UAE Co-Agent, said, “The decision is a clear and decisive affirmation of the fact that this case was utterly baseless. Quite simply, today’s decision represents a resounding rejection of SAF’s attempt to instrumentalise the Court for its campaign of misinformation and to distract from its own responsibility.”

“As Sudan’s devastating civil war enters its third year, the UAE calls on the SAF and RSF to end the war without preconditions, commit to negotiations, and allow unhindered humanitarian access. The international community must act decisively to help facilitate a civilian-led political process, independent from military control, and hold perpetrators of atrocities accountable.”

“We will continue to work with regional and international partners to advance collective action to build a peaceful and prosperous future for the Sudanese people,” Ketait concluded.

Ketait has affirmed during a hearing before the ICJ that the allegations made by the SAF lack any legal or factual basis, stating that the United Arab Emirates is not a party to the armed conflict in Sudan and does not provide support to any side, making the allegations against it baseless.

In her remarks on the matter, Ketait stressed that the UAE remains committed to supporting peaceful solutions and promoting regional stability, underlining that the accusations made by the SAF are intended to distort the UAE’s image and are not supported by any credible evidence.

During last month’s ICJ hearing, the UAE described the case as an attempt by one of the parties to the conflict-the Sudanese Armed Forces-to deflect attention from its own responsibilities in the ongoing war.

The UAE argued that the legal move was meant to generate media distraction rather than address the root causes of the conflict, reiterating the country’s steadfast support for peace and stability in Sudan.

Meanwhile, the United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the targeting of vital civilian facilities and critical infrastructure in Port Sudan and Kassala, denouncing such acts as a blatant violation of international humanitarian law.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) reaffirmed the UAE’s unwavering position in calling for an immediate ceasefire, the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure, and a peaceful resolution to the conflict.

The Ministry called on all parties - who continue to demonstrate disregard for the immense suffering endured by the Sudanese people - to respect their obligations under international humanitarian law and their commitments under the Jeddah Declaration, and the mechanisms proposed by the Advancing Lifesaving and Peace in Sudan (ALPS) Group.

The Ministry stressed the need to implement immediate steps to protect civilians and facilitate the urgent and unhindered access of essential humanitarian aid through all available means. The UAE calls for an end to the weaponisation and politicisation of humanitarian aid by the warring parties.

Furthermore, the Ministry underscored the UAE’s firm dedication to supporting all efforts aimed at alleviating the humanitarian crisis and working alongside regional and international partners to restore peace and stability for the people of Sudan.

WAM