The severance of ties signals an intensification of Sudan's civil war amidst increasing violence in Port Sudan.
**Sudan Sever Diplomatic Relations with UAE Amid Civil War Accusations**
**Sudan Sever Diplomatic Relations with UAE Amid Civil War Accusations**
Sudan's Defense Minister announces break with UAE, citing alleged support for paramilitary forces in ongoing conflict.
Sudan has officially severed diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), citing the Gulf nation's alleged support of the rival paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). This move follows a spate of aerial assaults on Port Sudan that have raised alarms, as attacks have been ongoing for three days, leaving the once-safe city in turmoil.
Defence Minister Yassin Ibrahim declared the UAE's involvement as a violation of Sudan's sovereignty. Despite persistent allegations from Sudan accusing the UAE of backing the RSF with financial and military resources, the UAE has consistently denied these claims. In a conflict that has spanned two years, thousands have died, and millions have been displaced, creating what has been termed the world's worst humanitarian crisis.
The Sudanese government has indicated that it will withdraw its ambassador to the UAE and close its diplomatic missions there as a direct response to the allegations. Recent drone strikes attributed to the RSF targeted key infrastructures, including an international airport and a prominent hotel in Port Sudan. However, the RSF has remained silent on the matter.
On Wednesday, the Sudanese army reported it successfully thwarted a drone attack on its principal naval base, demonstrating the escalating conflict's pervasive threat. Historically regarded as a haven amid the war, Port Sudan has now become embroiled in violence, prompting the Sudanese army to charge the RSF with complicity in these attacks.
Internationally, both the United States and the United Kingdom have urged nations to cease support for the warring factions within Sudan. In a related legal development, the International Court of Justice in The Hague dismissed Sudan's accusations against the UAE, stating they could not proceed under the current treaty framework, a decision the UAE has welcomed as a reinforcement of its position as a non-aggressor.
Amid the turmoil, calls for humanitarian intervention and aid are becoming increasingly urgent, as both the army and RSF face allegations of war crimes.
Defence Minister Yassin Ibrahim declared the UAE's involvement as a violation of Sudan's sovereignty. Despite persistent allegations from Sudan accusing the UAE of backing the RSF with financial and military resources, the UAE has consistently denied these claims. In a conflict that has spanned two years, thousands have died, and millions have been displaced, creating what has been termed the world's worst humanitarian crisis.
The Sudanese government has indicated that it will withdraw its ambassador to the UAE and close its diplomatic missions there as a direct response to the allegations. Recent drone strikes attributed to the RSF targeted key infrastructures, including an international airport and a prominent hotel in Port Sudan. However, the RSF has remained silent on the matter.
On Wednesday, the Sudanese army reported it successfully thwarted a drone attack on its principal naval base, demonstrating the escalating conflict's pervasive threat. Historically regarded as a haven amid the war, Port Sudan has now become embroiled in violence, prompting the Sudanese army to charge the RSF with complicity in these attacks.
Internationally, both the United States and the United Kingdom have urged nations to cease support for the warring factions within Sudan. In a related legal development, the International Court of Justice in The Hague dismissed Sudan's accusations against the UAE, stating they could not proceed under the current treaty framework, a decision the UAE has welcomed as a reinforcement of its position as a non-aggressor.
Amid the turmoil, calls for humanitarian intervention and aid are becoming increasingly urgent, as both the army and RSF face allegations of war crimes.
