UAE's two years of peace diplomacy towards Sudan

The diplomatic positions adopted by the United Arab Emirates towards the conflict in the sisterly Republic of Sudan since mid-April 2023 have embodied the UAE's policy and sincere efforts to seek a political solution capable of sparing the Sudanese people from tragedy and humanitarian suffering.

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These efforts align with both Arab and international positions. In contrast, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SRF) and their representatives chose to antagonise the UAE and shirk responsibility by fabricating malicious accusations before the International Court of Justice accusations which the Court later dismissed and decided to drop the case. The military authority, embroiled in a civil conflict, continued evading peace efforts and ultimately decided to sever diplomatic relations with the UAE.

The UAE responded with absolute clarity, stating that Sudan and its noble people are in dire need of a civilian and independent leadership one that prioritises the people's interests above all, rather than killing half of its population and starving and displacing the other half.

The UAE clarified that it does not recognise the decision made by the authority in Port Sudan, asserting that this authority does not represent the legitimate government of Sudan or its honourable people. It further emphasised that the statement issued by the so-called Security and Defence Council would not affect the strong and enduring relations between the UAE and the Republic of Sudan and their brotherly peoples.

The UAE reaffirmed its consistent position of not providing any military support to any party involved in the ongoing conflict in Sudan. This stance was communicated to the United Nations and was supported by the absence of any allegations against the UAE in the UN Panel of Experts' report on Sudan sanctions.

For more than two years, the UAE has remained firm in its stance on the senseless conflict in Sudan, continuously advocating and supporting peaceful solutions that preserve the country’s unity and protect the blood of its people. These efforts are reflected in the UAE's diplomatic initiatives from the onset of the crisis to the present day, as detailed in the following report.