This report, published by the Washington Centre for Human Rights, provides an in-depth analysis of the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) role in the ongoing conflict in Sudan, with a particular focus on the actions of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Darfur. The report meticulously details severe human rights violations and war crimes, including ethnic cleansing, sexual violence, and the intentional targeting of civilians.
Drawing on extensive research conducted by Human Rights Watch, the report incorporates interviews with over 220 eyewitnesses and survivors, alongside the evaluation of satellite imagery and humanitarian records. It highlights the displacement of over half a million refugees from West Darfur to neighboring Chad since April 2023, a direct consequence of atrocities committed by the RSF and allied militias.
The report also critically examines the international community’s response, including actions by the United States, Canada, and the European Union to sanction those responsible for these crimes. It highlights the shortcomings of the United Nations Security Council and the African Union in addressing the humanitarian crisis and protecting civilians effectively.
In its conclusion, the report calls for urgent international action to hold perpetrators accountable, impose an arms embargo on Sudan, and ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid to affected populations. The findings emphasize the necessity of a coordinated global response to safeguard human rights and restore peace in the region.