• Sudan has cut diplomatic ties with the UAE, accusing it of backing the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
• The decision follows drone strikes in Port Sudan attributed to the RSF.
• The International Court of Justice dismissed Sudan's lawsuit against the UAE for complicity in genocide.
• Both the Sudanese army and RSF face accusations of war crimes amid the ongoing conflict.
• Humanitarian conditions continue to deteriorate as the civil war escalates.

Sudan severed diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and recalled its embassy staff from Abu Dhabi, following accusations of the UAE supporting the rival Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the country's ongoing civil war. Sudan’s Defence Minister Yassin Ibrahim labeled the UAE an “aggressor state,” asserting it has violated Sudan's sovereignty through its alleged backing of the RSF, which has been engaged in violent attacks, particularly in Port Sudan, according to TRT Global and BBC.

The recent escalation of violence includes a series of drone strikes that have caused significant damage to critical infrastructure in Port Sudan, marking a dramatic increase in the conflict's intensity. The Sudanese army accused the RSF of these attacks, while the UAE has consistently denied any support for paramilitary forces, as stated by Sudan's Defence Minister and reported in several sources including Middle East Eye and Reuters.

Amid these tensions, the International Court of Justice recently ruled that it lacked jurisdiction to hear Sudan's case against the UAE, which accused it of complicity in genocide due to its alleged military support for the RSF in Darfur. Legal experts criticized the ruling, arguing it missed an opportunity to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis, as detailed by Africa News and Middle East Eye.

The implications of the severed ties are significant, as Sudan plans to withdraw its ambassador and close diplomatic missions in the UAE, further isolating the country during an already dire humanitarian situation brought on by two years of brutal conflict. While the Sudanese government alleges the UAE has provided arms to the RSF, the UAE continues to reject the claims, insisting it seeks peace and stability in the region, as highlighted by Africa News and BBC.