UAE Condemns Heinous Attacks on Al-Fashir, Violation of International Law

The UAE has condemned deadly attacks on civilians in Sudan's Al-Fashir city as a clear violation of international humanitarian law, announcing $100 million in additional aid while calling for accountability and an immediate ceasefire. The statement comes as Sudan's civil war enters its third year with millions caught in the crossfire.

Speaking at a UN Security Council session on Sudan, UAE Ambassador Mohamed Abushahab said the attacks represent a "flagrant violation of international humanitarian law" and demanded that the international community ensure all perpetrators face justice. He specifically called on the Rapid Support Forces to protect civilians and humanitarian workers.

"For more than 900 days, civil war has swept across Sudan, and the suffering of the Sudanese people has worsened day after day," Abushahab said. The situation in Al-Fashir has become particularly dire, with millions of Sudanese trapped in the line of fire between the national army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.

The UAE demanded that both warring parties - Sudan's Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces - exercise complete restraint and stop targeting civilians. Abushahab stressed that all sides must fully comply with international humanitarian law, including providing safe corridors for aid delivery and allowing unhindered access for humanitarian assistance.

With famine spreading across Sudan, getting aid to people has become more critical than ever. The UAE emphasized that humanitarian assistance must reach all areas of Sudan, especially women, children, and elderly people who bear the brunt of the conflict.

The Emirates praised US leadership of the "Quartet Committee," which provides a platform for ending the Sudan conflict. The UAE renewed calls for a humanitarian truce that would lead immediately to a permanent ceasefire.

"We must not allow the humanitarian situation to deteriorate, and we cannot allow these atrocities to be overlooked," Abushahab said. "The perpetrators of these crimes must be held accountable." He argued that recent developments prove that peace cannot be achieved on the battlefield.

The UAE called for a genuine transitional process leading to an independent, civilian-led government not controlled by either warring party. This process should create a safe Sudan for all its people, free from extremism, terrorism, and racially or ethnically motivated violence.

Abushahab urged the Security Council to pressure the warring parties and use all available tools to force them back to the negotiating table with real commitment to peace. The $100 million pledge specifically targets life-saving humanitarian operations in Al-Fashir, adding to the UAE's existing support for Sudan.

The announcement reflects broader international efforts to address what has become one of the world's worst humanitarian crises. Sudan's conflict has displaced millions and created severe food shortages, with aid groups struggling to reach affected populations amid ongoing fighting.