• The ICJ dismissed Sudan's case against the UAE, citing lack of jurisdiction.
• Sudan accused the UAE of complicity in genocide through support for RSF rebels.
• UAE officials called the case baseless and a distraction from Sudan's own issues.
• The ruling comes amid a devastating humanitarian crisis in Sudan, especially in Darfur.
• Protests occurred outside the court following the decision, reflecting disappointment from Sudanese demonstrators.

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has dismissed Sudan's allegations against the United Arab Emirates (UAE), concluding that it "manifestly lacked" jurisdiction to rule on the matter. Sudan had charged that the UAE was violating the 1948 Genocide Convention by providing military support to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) amidst the ongoing conflict in Sudan, which has resulted in widespread atrocities and displacement, reports Dawn, Al Jazeera, and Reuters.

The judges agreed with the UAE's argument that the court had no authority to proceed, emphasizing that the UAE had opted out of Article 9 of the Genocide Convention. "The violent conflict has a devastating effect, resulting in untold loss of life and suffering, particularly in West Darfur," stated the ICJ's president Yuji Iwasawa, reflecting concerns about the humanitarian situation, according to Middle East Eye and India Times.

Following the ruling, Reem Ketait, deputy assistant minister for political affairs at the UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, asserted that the court's decision was a clear affirmation that Sudan's case was "utterly baseless." She characterized the case as a distraction from Sudan's internal issues and criticized it as "political theatre," as noted by TRT Global and NY Times.

In the wake of the court's decision, a small group of Sudanese protesters expressed their discontent outside the ICJ. Demonstrators called for justice, emphasizing that their pursuit of accountability would continue despite the legal setback. One protester articulated their resolve, stating, "Justice will never stop in one place," according to Africa News and BBC.

As the ICJ ruling did not evaluate the merits of the allegations, Sudan continues to grapple with a severe humanitarian crisis, marked by casualties and displacements in conflict areas like North Darfur. Ongoing violence has prompted widespread famine declarations and the urgent need for international humanitarian assistance, as reported by Africa News and Dawn.