UAE labels Sudan's allegations at ICJ as misleading, pure fabrication

The UAE has strongly rejected Sudan's accusations at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), calling them "misleading and pure fabrications."

The remarks came as the ICJ heard Sudan’s request for urgent measures under the Genocide Convention.

Speaking at the court, Reem Ketait, Deputy Assistant Minister for Political Affairs at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, expressed solidarity with the Sudanese people but accused Sudan of misusing the court to deflect responsibility for the ongoing conflict.

Ketait stressed that the case lacks jurisdiction and reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to international law and humanitarian support.

The UAE also criticised Sudan for walking away from peace talks and blocking humanitarian efforts.

Ketait said Sudan’s actions show a pattern of avoiding accountability while shifting blame.

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Ketait pointed out that despite the jurisdictional challenge, the UAE participated in the hearings "out of respect for the Court and the principles of international law and justice," reaffirming the UAE’s “unwavering commitment to its obligations under the Genocide Convention.”

The official detailed the UAE's historical relationship with Sudan, highlighting over $4 billion in investments "to support the Sudanese people, strengthen Sudan’s institutions and progress its transition to a civilian-led government" prior to the April 2023 conflict.

She referenced a military cooperation agreement from July 2020, stating that “official requests for assistance from the UAE came from General al-Burhan himself, in his capacity as President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council of the Republic of the Sudan.”

She stated that the UAE had not provided arms or related material to either warring party since April 2023. Instead, the UAE has worked to alleviate suffering, providing over $600 million in assistance through the United Nations and other partners.

Field hospitals were established in Chad and South Sudan to assist refugees, including Masalit refugees. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies has acknowledged the UAE’s critical humanitarian role.

Ketait reiterated the UAE's call for an unconditional ceasefire, humanitarian pauses, and accountability for violations of international law by the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces.

The UAE has supported regional and international mediation efforts, including those in Jeddah, Manama and Switzerland.

Ketait highlighted the UAE's co-hosting of the High-Level Humanitarian Conference for the People of Sudan in February 2025.

She criticised Sudan for rejecting the UAE's offer to establish a field hospital in Port Sudan, refusing to return to talks in Jeddah, walking away from discussions in Manama, and refusing to attend the US-led mediation in Switzerland.

"The Applicant rushes to this podium in the Hague, but for two years it has left its seat at the negotiation table empty," said Ketait”

She stated that Sudan had refused to allow the UN to establish a permanent humanitarian presence in Darfur, and that Sudan must cease deliberate and indiscriminate attacks on civilians, and stop obstructing humanitarian aid.

Ketait outlined the UAE's legal team's subsequent presentations, which would focus on the lack of jurisdiction, the rebuttal of Sudan's legal arguments, and the absence of evidence to support its claims.