Sudan envoy: UAE fuelling conflict in Sudan

The Sudanese Ambassador to Tunisia, Ahmed Abdel Wahid, has described the atrocities committed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) against Sudanese citizens as “horrific and brutal.”

In a statement to Arabi21, Abdel Wahid accused the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of “supporting the RSF, which has led to the displacement and forced migration of millions of Sudanese citizens.” He highlighted that “in areas under RSF control, civilians are prohibited from farming, warehouses are looted, and there is a severe shortage of supplies. However, in the areas outside of their control, fortunately, there are no such issues.”

He emphasised that “Sudan is achieving self-sufficiency in food, and there is absolutely no famine, despite the difficult situation and the ongoing conflict in the country.”

The ambassador noted “gruesome violations, including killings, torture and even the rape of women by militias, with some of these crimes documented by the perpetrators themselves.” He estimated that “there are around ten million internally displaced persons within Sudan and nearly three million refugees in neighbouring countries, primarily Chad.”

Sudan, he added, is not experiencing a civil war, but a foreign-backed, politically driven conflict, with the UAE allegedly supporting the RSF and escalating tensions.

While Abdel Wahid acknowledged “the involvement of other countries”, he added: “The UAE alone must explain the reason for its support, especially given that Sudan has never posed a threat to it.”

“Sudan is highly envied, and there are clear intentions to exploit its natural resources, particularly in the Darfur region,” he added.

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