Sudan says it is preparing a new round of international legal action against the United Arab Emirates (UAE), accusing the Gulf state of supporting the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and seeking accountability for alleged war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide committed during the ongoing conflict.
Justice Minister Abdullah Dirif said the government’s Higher Committee on International Litigation is finalizing a legal strategy that will be submitted before international judicial bodies. According to the Sudan News Agency (SUNA), the planned action relates to alleged atrocities in El Fasher, El Geneina and Al Jazirah State.
Dirif made the remarks while visiting an exhibition of weapons seized by the Sudanese Armed Forces from the RSF. He said the display forms part of the government’s efforts to gather evidence documenting alleged violations committed during the war.
The minister claimed that some of the recovered weapons, including drones manufactured between 2023 and 2025, provide evidence linking the UAE to military support for the RSF. The UAE has repeatedly denied supplying military assistance to the paramilitary group.
Dirif said Sudan intends to present the evidence through several international legal forums, including the International Court of Justice. He added that the legal filing is in its final drafting stage and will be submitted once the documentation process is completed.
Sudan is also continuing to cooperate with the International Criminal Court on investigations into alleged crimes committed in Darfur. Although Sudan is not a State Party to the Rome Statute, Dirif said the government is working with the ICC under an existing memorandum of understanding.
The announcement marks a further escalation in the diplomatic dispute between Khartoum and Abu Dhabi as Sudan’s military leadership seeks international accountability over alleged foreign involvement in the conflict.
