Top UN court rejects bid to sue UAE for genocide

The UN’s top court has dismissed Sudan’s allegations against the UAE for complicity in genocide related to the Sudanese civil war, citing lack of jurisdiction due to the UAE’s opt-out of Article 9 of the Genocide Convention. Sudan claimed the UAE supported the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in systematic attacks against non-Arab communities, including mass killings and forced displacement. The court’s decision, made by a 14-2 vote, highlights the challenges of holding states accountable for fuelling atrocities abroad, as both the Sudanese army and RSF have faced accusations of severe human rights violations.

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