U.S. Magazine: UAE Aims to Extend Sudan Conflict to Advance Its Agendas

A prominent American magazine has stated that ending the civil war in Sudan necessitates pressuring the UAE, which is allegedly “working to extend the conflict” to further its own agendas by arming the violent Rapid Support Forces militias.

Foreign Policy magazine published an analytical piece titled “To End the Sudan War… Pressure on the UAE”. The article argues that the international community must address Abu Dhabi’s role in sustaining the war in Sudan.

The magazine highlighted that Sudan, ravaged by a devastating war, is now facing a “failed and politicized humanitarian response.” It pointed out that the crisis has reached dire levels, and despite this, the international community’s efforts remain inadequate. The article emphasizes that resolving the conflict requires exerting “pressure on the UAE.”

The article highlighted that a series of political mistakes and strategies have “undermined efforts to provide essential aid.” It pointed out that the Rapid Support Forces have largely evaded responsibility for their violence and the ongoing destruction of the nation’s food reserves. The report urges “immediate action and a fundamental shift in approach by global leaders and institutions.”

According to the magazine, a key issue is “the Security Council’s ongoing delay in addressing the findings of the Panel of Experts on Sudan,” which document “credible allegations” of the UAE’s breach of the arms embargo on Darfur by supplying weapons and ammunition to the Rapid Support Forces.

The magazine asserts that the core issue of this failure is “the Security Council’s persistent delay in addressing the findings of the Panel of Experts on Sudan,” which detail “credible allegations of the UAE’s involvement in breaching the arms embargo on Darfur by supplying the Rapid Support Forces with weapons and ammunition.”

It emphasized that this procrastination not only exacerbates the urgency of the crisis but also permits potential external interference to “continue unchecked.” The magazine noted that current discussions “fail to introduce new measures to halt attacks on civilians,” highlighting the critical need for diplomatic efforts at this juncture.

The article warned about “the absence of accountability for those perpetrating violence and using famine as a weapon, which worsens Sudan’s crisis.” It pointed out that “the Rapid Support Forces operate with impunity, continuing to destroy the nation’s food reserves, while regions still under the control of the Sudanese Armed Forces have seen normal crop production.”

According to Foreign Policy, it is crucial to “halt arms transfers from the UAE to the Rapid Support Forces through Chad,” particularly at Amjaras Airport, where Emirati cargo planes are reportedly landing to offload weapons that are then transported to the Rapid Support Forces’ strongholds in Darfur.

The article said that “the current approach to dealing with the war in Sudan is a failure,” calling for holding the UAE and the Rapid Support Forces accountable for their crimes against civilians in Sudan.

It added that “concerted and unified international efforts to address the root causes of the conflict would pave the way for lasting peace and stability, and alleviate the suffering of the Sudanese people.”