UAE rejects Sudan’s ICJ case as baseless and politically motivated

Hague: The case filed by the Sudanese Armed Forces against the UAE before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) lacks both legal merit and factual foundation, according to Reem Al Ketit, Deputy Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs and the UAE’s Representative before the Court.

Al Ketit made clear that the UAE is not a party to the armed conflict in Sudan and does not provide support to any paramilitary forces, firmly rejecting the accusations as groundless and without evidence.

The UAE characterised the case as a politically motivated attempt by the Sudanese Armed Forces—one of the main actors in the conflict—to deflect attention from their own role in the ongoing war. It viewed the move as a media tactic rather than a legitimate legal effort, reaffirming the UAE’s unwavering commitment to peace, stability, and the well-being of the Sudanese people.

During last month’s hearing, the UAE emphasized that the International Court of Justice lacks jurisdiction to hear the case. The UAE based this position on its reservation to a provision of the 1948 Genocide Convention, which limits the legal grounds for such a claim.

Reem Al Ketit reiterated that the UAE is not involved in any way in the Sudanese civil war. She added that the UAE remains committed to supporting peaceful solutions and promoting stability in the region, pointing out that Sudan’s accusations are an attempt to tarnish the UAE’s image without presenting any concrete evidence.