Sudan demands UN condemnation of UAE support for RSF

March 29, 2023 (NEW YORK) – Sudan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations has called for the condemnation of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In a letter to the Security Council, he accuses the UAE of supporting the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in their year-long war against the Sudanese army.

The 78-page complaint, seen by Sudan Tribune, alleges the UAE planned and supported the RSF’s aggression against the Sudanese military with assistance from Chad.

Sudan accuses the UAE of ongoing support for the RSF, including supplying weapons, equipment, and mercenaries. This support is deemed a violation of the UN Charter and a threat to regional and international security.

The Sudanese mission accuses Chad of complicity in the UAE’s actions. The letter claims Chad allowed the passage of military supplies and mercenaries through its territory while also enabling the evacuation of wounded RSF personnel to Sheikh Zayed Hospital in Abu Dhabi.

The April 15, 2023 attack by the RSF on strategic targets in Khartoum is described as a “coup attempt” targeting the President of the Sovereignty Council and other members.

The letter urges the UN Security Council to take action and force the UAE to immediately cease supporting the RSF.

Sudan reserves the right to self-defence and has initiated international legal proceedings against the UAE to recover war-related losses.

The mission also calls on Chad to stop facilitating the flow of military supplies and mercenary fighters.

The Sudanese mission’s message reportedly includes supporting evidence through reports and photos.

The rich Gulf country denies the accusations of supporting the RSF.

While Sudan and the UAE haven’t severed diplomatic ties, observers anticipate such a move as American and Saudi mediators attempt to include the UAE in the ongoing Jeddah peace talks.

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