The UAE has called for a ceasefire in Sudan during Ramadan, which the Sudanese army has rejected, accusing the UAE of backing hostile forces. As the conflict escalates into a humanitarian crisis with millions displaced, the UAE plans a summit for humanitarian financing while facing accusations from Sudan’s government. The situation reflects ongoing tensions and differing views on foreign involvement in the conflict.
On Tuesday, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) proposed a ceasefire in Sudan in observance of the upcoming holy month of Ramadan. However, this proposal was promptly rejected by the Sudanese army, which perceives the UAE as an aggressor in the ongoing civil war that is nearing its two-year anniversary. The army accuses the UAE of supplying arms to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a claim that both UN experts and US legislators have deemed credible, although the UAE has denied these allegations.
The ongoing conflict in Sudan has led to what is described as the world’s largest humanitarian crisis. Currently, more than 12 million individuals have been displaced, with half of the country’s population experiencing hunger, exacerbating the fragmentation of an already impoverished nation. The UAE official articulated a desire for a humanitarian ceasefire during Ramadan, emphasizing it as a time for mercy and compassion.
In response, a senior army official stated, “We do not accept a Ramadan ceasefire until the siege is broken on all cities and areas that are besieged.” The RSF is actively assaulting Al-Fashir, which serves as the army’s last bastion in the Darfur region, while the army is also experiencing a shift in dynamics in the capital, Khartoum.
The UAE not only called for a ceasefire but also announced plans to host a summit on Friday in Addis Ababa in collaboration with the African Union to seek financial support for humanitarian efforts in Sudan, pledging to contribute $200 million. Conversely, Sudan’s government rebuffed the summit proposal, viewing it as an affront to the nation’s sovereignty and accusing the UAE of contributing to the ongoing violence, as articulated by Malik Agar, the deputy of the Sudanese Sovereign Council.
The UAE official dismissed these accusations, stating, “Unfortunately, the Sudanese army has sought to distort the role of the UAE by falsifying facts… These allegations will not divert the UAE’s attention from its primary objective, which is aimed at promoting stability.”
The UAE continues to advocate for a humanitarian ceasefire in Sudan amidst ongoing hostilities, which has led to severe humanitarian consequences. Despite the UAE’s attempts for a ceasefire and support for humanitarian funding, the Sudanese army remains resistant, perceiving the UAE as complicit in the violence. The situation underscores the complexity of the conflict and the differing perspectives on foreign intervention.
Original Source: www.newarab.com
