UAE Rebukes Sudan’s UN Envoy, Accuses Military of Spreading ‘Lies’ to Justify War
In a sharp diplomatic confrontation, the United Arab Emirates has publicly condemned Sudan’s representative to the United Nations, accusing him of a “blatant attempt to mislead the international community” and using falsehoods to justify a devastating civil war.
The rebuke, delivered during a special session of the Human Rights Council on the crisis in El Fasher, signals a significant escalation in tensions between the two nations and sheds new light on the diplomatic fractures hindering peace efforts in Sudan.
A Firm Rejection of Sudan’s Narrative
Ambassador Jamal Al Musharakh, the UAE’s Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, used his right of reply to deliver a pointed speech. He asserted that the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) are persistently exploiting international platforms to “promote lies against the UAE” rather than focusing on ending the conflict they initiated.
“The war cannot be justified with lies,” the ambassador’s statement implied, framing the Sudanese representative’s remarks as a tactic to “cover up the Sudanese Armed Forces’ responsibility for destroying the country and perpetuating the civil war.”
Contextualizing the Accusations: A War of Narratives
This public denunciation is more than a diplomatic spat; it is a critical battle over the narrative of the Sudan conflict. The UAE’s reference to documented UN reports, which have accused both the SAF and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of committing war crimes, serves to counter the Sudanese representative’s claims and places responsibility on all belligerents.
Analysts suggest the UAE’s forceful response is aimed at preempting and neutralizing a disinformation campaign that seeks to scapegoat external actors for a primarily internal crisis. By citing international evidence, the UAE grounds its rebuttal in established facts, enhancing its credibility.
Missed Truce and Deepening Crisis in El Fasher
A key revelation in the UAE’s statement was the disclosure of a rejected humanitarian truce. Ambassador Al Musharakh clarified that intensive efforts by the United States within the “Quad” group, with UAE support, had proposed a ceasefire that would have averted the recent military escalation in the besieged city of El Fasher.
The SAF’s rejection of this truce, according to the UAE, not only led to further violence but also blocked critical humanitarian aid access to a city on the brink of famine. This accusation positions the Sudanese military as an obstacle to peace and relief, a powerful charge in the court of international public opinion.
The UAE’s Stated Position: Ceasefire and Civilian Leadership
Beyond the accusations, the UAE reiterated its official policy towards the conflict. Al Musharakh expressed full support for an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire and called on both sides to prioritize the interests of the Sudanese people.
Crucially, he affirmed the UAE’s commitment to working with partners to launch a “comprehensive transitional process” leading to a civilian government “not subject to the control of any of the warring parties.” This underscores a long-term vision for Sudan that moves beyond the current military power struggle.
A Historical Rebuke and a Path Forward
The ambassador’s concluding remarks delivered a historical sting, directly challenging the legitimacy of the Sudanese representatives. He stated that “the party that seeks to win international sympathy today is the same one that drowned Darfur in blood twenty years ago and seized power by force from the elected civilian government in 2021.”
This powerful closing argument reframes the current conflict not as an isolated event, but as part of a long-standing pattern of violence and authoritarian rule. The UAE’s message is clear: the solution for Sudan lies in peace, tolerance, and dialogue, not in the “massacres and destruction” of the past.
This report is based on original coverage from Sudanile.