Sudan has accused the United Arab Emirates of complicity in genocide in a filing at the International Court of Justice, putting the spotlight on the oil-rich monarchy's alleged involvement in a devastating civil war.

In January 2025, the International Criminal Court investigator announced that he would be seeking arrest warrants over atrocities in Darfur. This crucial step will have a considerable impact on protecting the lives of millions in the region.

The United Arab Emirates has long been accused by Sudan and others of supporting the rebel paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.

The UAE’s ties to Sudan’s military go back to the Yemen conflict, where Sudanese forces were deployed as part of the Saudi-led coalition from 2015.

A war between Sudan’s army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has resulted in some 150,000 deaths, according to a former US envoy.