Sudanese Attorney General: UAE’s Support for Militias Requires Decisive and Immediate Measures

Geneva –Sudanhorizon
The Attorney General, Head of the National Commission for Investigating Crimes and Violations of National Law and International Humanitarian Law, and Head of the Republic of Sudan’s delegation, Ms. Intisar Ahmed Abdel Aal, addressed the Human Rights Council on Monday during the interactive dialogue on Sudan, part of the Council’s 63rd session in Geneva.
The Sudanese Attorney General presented a briefing outlining the key findings of the National Commission’s fifth progress report and the measures taken to investigate the facts, gather evidence, and examine complaints, in preparation for achieving justice, redressing the victims, and holding perpetrators accountable to prevent impunity.
The Attorney General emphasized that Sudan’s participation was solely to inform Council members of the national efforts undertaken, stressing the country’s unwavering support for the resolution establishing the Commission of Inquiry.
She referred to recent reports issued by UN and international organizations and bodies regarding the nature of the conflict, asserting that the external support flowing to the rebel militia from its sponsor, the United Arab Emirates, is the primary reason for the prolongation of the war and the continuation of atrocities. She commended the clear designation of the militia’s sponsor, noting that the conclusive evidence necessitates immediate condemnation and decisive action against the UAE to halt this blatant aggression immediately, thus preventing further violations of international humanitarian law and human rights.
Regarding the calls by some parties to expand the arms embargo, the Attorney General clarified that these calls represent a blatant endorsement of the terrorist militia’s demands.
On the political front, the Attorney General briefed the Council on the ongoing developments in the country, highlighting the commencement of preparatory steps for the Sudanese-Sudanese dialogue announced by the Chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council. She noted the convening of the first meeting of the preparatory committee, along with the provision of guarantees and immunities for participants to ensure the dialogue’s transparency and freedom. She also noted the welcome the dialogue received from the African Union and the League of Arab States, emphasizing that the peace and justice tracks are complementary.
Concerning the activities of the National Committee, she explained that the improved security situation and the armed forces’ restoration of security and stability in several areas have enabled the committee to expand its access to victims and witnesses and to receive reports. The commission revealed that it had registered 153,112 criminal cases, including 391 cases against members of the security forces who had their immunity lifted, confirming the commission’s independence and impartiality.
It added that investigations led to the dismissal of 6,862 cases, while procedures were completed in 22,608 cases referred to national courts, with action taken in 10,733 of these cases to date. The commission documented 2,261 cases of rape, 15,227 cases of arbitrary detention and enforced disappearance, in addition to recording 32,622 deaths and 46,443 injuries.
The Attorney General called on the Human Rights Council and UN mechanisms to uphold the principle of complementarity and support the work of the national commission instead of imposing external mechanisms, thereby strengthening national efforts to achieve justice and accountability. She reiterated the demand for immediate measures to halt external support for the militia.

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