Could the ICC pursue Emirati complicity for RSF crimes in Sudan’s Darfur?

Middle East EyeCenter-LeftEN 8 min read 100% complete by Sondos AsemOctober 29, 2025 at 05:21 PM

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The International Criminal Court (ICC) is considering whether to investigate and prosecute United Arab Emirates officials for alleged complicity in atrocities committed by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Darfur. The RSF’s recent capture of el-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur state, has reignited accusations against the UAE as the main patron of the paramilitaries. While the ICC has jurisdiction over crimes in Darfur and an existing investigation into atrocities there, prosecuting Emirati officials poses significant challenges due to jurisdictional limitations and practical hurdles. Neither Sudan nor the UAE have ratified the Rome Statute, complicating the court's ability to exercise jurisdiction over nationals from non-party states.

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International Court of Justice 40% North Darfur state ×250% el-Fasher ×350% Melanie O’Brien ×250% Sudan ×460% United Arab Emirates ×570% Rapid Support Forces (RSF) ×480% International Criminal Court (ICC) ×380%

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international criminal court 90% rapid support forces 80% united arab emirates 80% genocide complicity 70% sudan conflict 60% darfur atrocities 60% icc investigation 50% legal jurisdiction 50% international law 40% genocide scholars 40%

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United Arab Emirates

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