Sudan cuts ties with UAE over alleged paramilitary support
Summary
Sudan has ended its diplomatic relationship with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), accusing it of supporting the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan's ongoing civil war. This decision follows drone attacks in Port Sudan, for which the RSF is blamed, while the UAE denies any involvement.Key Facts
- Sudan's Defence Minister announced the decision to cut ties with the UAE.
- The Sudanese ambassador will be withdrawn from the UAE, and Sudan will close its diplomatic offices there.
- Port Sudan was attacked by drones, targeting an airport, a power station, and a hotel.
- The Sudanese army accused the RSF of the attacks, but the RSF has not commented.
- Both the UK and US have urged the UAE to stop supporting any warring groups in Sudan.
- The UN's top court rejected Sudan's case accusing the UAE of complicity in genocide.
- The court found that the UAE can't be sued over genocide allegations due to its exemption from a specific treaty article.
- The conflict in Sudan has caused thousands of deaths and displaced millions, worsening the humanitarian situation.
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