UAE .. two years of peace diplomacy in the face of ambitions and misleading “Port Sudan Authority”

The positions of the United Arab Emirates were diplomatic towards the conflict witnessed by the sisterly Republic of Sudan since mid -April 2023, an embodiment of its policy and sincere efforts to search for a political solution that will spare the brotherly Sudanese people tragedies and human suffering, which is consistent with Arab and international positions.

On the contrary, the Sudanese armed forces and those represented by anti -UAE and disconnection of responsibility have chosen by fabricating the malicious accusations in the International Court of Justice, before the court refuted this and decided to write off the case, so that the military authority involved in a civil conflict there continued there that it escaped from the efforts and efforts of peace, deciding to cut diplomatic ties with the UAE.

The UAE responded completely that Sudan and its noble people need a civilian leadership and independent of the military authority, which puts the priorities of the brotherly people in the first place, a leadership that does not kill half of its people, wanders and displays the other half.

The UAE explained that it does not recognize the decision of the Port Sudan Authority, considering that this authority does not represent the legitimate government of Sudan and its noble people, and that the statement issued by the so -called Security and Defense Council will not affect the established relations between the UAE and the Republic of Sudan and their two brotherly peoples.

The UAE affirmed its steadfast position not to provide any military support to any party in the conflict in Sudan, a position it informed of the United Nations, and supported its validity.

Two years and more, the UAE has adhered to its steadfast position on the absurd conflict witnessed by brotherly Sudan, which has always called on peaceful solutions that preserve the country’s unity, and inject the blood of the people of one people, which was confirmed by the diplomatic efforts made by the UAE since the beginning of the crisis until now, which is reviewed by the following report. With the outbreak of the conflict in mid -April 2023 in brotherly Sudan, the UAE recorded its clear position and called on all parties to the conflict to calm and restrain, reduce escalation, and work to end this crisis with dialogue.

The evacuation of the stranded

The UAE inaugurated from April 29 to June 2023 a series of evacuation trips to its citizens and the nationals of friendly countries stranded in Sudan, with the aim of protecting civilians and not being thrown into this conflict, which has escalated during that period.

The number of Emirati evacuation aircraft reached 10 aircraft carrying 997 citizens of about 26 different nationalities. All aspects of care were provided to them throughout their presence in the UAE until they returned to their countries, and the state was keen to give priority in evacuations to the most needy groups of patients, children, the elderly and women.

Solidarity with Saudi Arabia

With the escalation of the manifestations of security chaos, the UAE condemned on the third of May 2023 strongly the storming of the cultural attaché of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, by an armed group that sabotaged and seized some of its property, stressing the importance of protecting diplomatic buildings according to the norms and covenants that govern and organize diplomatic work, denouncing these criminal acts, and confirming its constant rejection of all forms of violence And terrorism.

Jeddah announcement

On May 12, 2023, the UAE welcomed the declaration of sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America, the signing of representatives of the armed forces and the Rapid Support Forces, in Jeddah, to announce the commitment to protect civilians in Sudan under international humanitarian law and the human rights law, to facilitate relief work and meet the emergency needs of civilians.

The UAE praised the agreement, which requires a 10 -day ceasefire to enable the delivery of relief supplies and humanitarian aid, which paves the way to end the crisis and spare the brotherly Sudanese people more suffering.

Friends of Sudan

On June 7, 2023, the statement of the Friends of Sudan Group, which included the UAE, France, Germany, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, the United Kingdom, the United States of America and the European Union, as members of the group, expressed its deep concern over continuous violence and the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Sudan, including reports related to the violations of international humanitarian law and human rights, as well as the looting of humanitarian supplies on a large scale.

The statement urged the warring parties strongly to stop the fighting and attacks on civilians, and to agree to an effective and sustainable ceasefire, to ensure the arrival of humanitarian aid safely and fast without hindrance, respect for international humanitarian law, and work to return to the political process.

Summit next to Sudan

On July 14, 2023, the UAE welcomed the closing statement issued by the Summit next to Sudan, which was held in Cairo, and stressed the importance of protecting Sudan, preserving its capabilities, and preventing its disintegration, and called for full respect for its sovereignty and the integrity of its lands, and not to interfere in its internal affairs.

The African Union

On November 15, 2023, the UAE participated in the ministerial virtual meeting of the Security and Peace Council of the African Union, to discuss the developments of the situation in the Republic of Sudan, stressing its firm position of the necessity of immediate ceasefire as a major demand, and working to find a peaceful solution to the crisis between the parties concerned, and the need to enhance efforts to support the political process, and achieve national consensus towards forming the government, in a way that enhances Sudan’s security and stability, and meets the aspirations of its people The brother in development and prosperity.

Continuous diplomatic support

On March 9, 2024, the UAE welcomed the UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Sudan during the month of Ramadan, in light of the continued deterioration of the humanitarian situation, and participated on April 14 of the same year, in the meetings of the International Humanitarian Conference on Sudan held in the French capital, Paris, with the aim of paying its peace initiatives.

The UAE affirmed its commitment to supporting international efforts to an immediate and permanent ceasefire, finding a peaceful solution to the crisis, and continuing to support the Sudanese people, and pledged to provide 100 million US dollars in support of humanitarian efforts in Sudan and neighboring countries.

The meetings witnessed the adoption of the Declaration Document of Principles to support the solution to the conflict that has been going on since April 2023, as well as strengthening humanitarian and diplomatic efforts to address the humanitarian challenges faced by the Sudanese people.

On April 27, 2024, the UAE expressed its deep concern about the escalation of tensions in the El Fasher region, north of Darfur, and the threat to Sudanese civilians, calling on all armed factions, including the Rapid Support Forces, and the Sudanese Armed Forces, to end the fighting and return to the dialogue, and comply with their obligations.

Human support

On June 26, 2024, the UAE signed three agreements with the main partners of the United Nations to support humanitarian efforts in Sudan, which included memoranda of understanding between the UAE and the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the World Food Program, and the Food and Agriculture Organization, in addition to a letter of intent with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), with the aim of reducing the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, and supporting the people most affected by the war.

On June 30, 2024, the UAE called in an important statement, which included the state’s message to the UN Security Council, to take urgent measures in order to avoid an imminent starvation in Sudan, confirming its support for all initiatives aimed at achieving the ceasefire, and returning to the civil government, including an official invitation to all concerned parties, and the warring parties to participate in the Jeddah talks.

On July 16, 2024 – through a joint statement with 14 sister and friendly countries – the UAE expressed great concern about the conclusion of the integrated classification report for the stages of food security (IPC), published on June 27, 2024, which referred to the confrontation of Sudan “after 14 months of conflict” an unprecedented level of food insecurity, affecting 25.6 million people in 14 areas at risk of famine.

On July 25, 2024, the UAE participated in the retreat of brokers on the situation in Sudan, which was held in Djibouti in the presence of 32 regional and international countries and organization, where international initiatives and efforts aimed at bringing peace in this country and creating a common vision were discussed.

On August 6, 2024, the UAE expressed its deep concern about the worsening humanitarian crisis in Sudan and the severe food insecurity, which affects more than 25 million Sudanese citizens, after the announcement of famine in parts of North Darfur, especially in Zamzam camp, which houses more than half a million displaced.

The UAE condemned the use of famine as a weapon in the war, noting that depriving civilians from accessing humanitarian aid and launching attacks randomly, makes the population impossible to seek help, which is a clear violation of international humanitarian law.

Switzerland meetings

The UAE participated in the talks on Sudan in Switzerland, which took place from August 14 to 23, 2024, and was invited by the United States and hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Swiss Union.

The UAE stressed that the humanitarian situation in Sudan went out of the level of endurance, stressing the importance of the relief teams is able to deliver aid to the needy wherever they are.

United for peace

On September 26, 2024, the UAE participated in a ministerial meeting under the slogan “United for Peace in Sudan” hosted by Germany, France, the European Union and the United States, on the sidelines of the meetings of the United Nations General Assembly in its 79th session, where the participants affirmed their commitment to support peace initiatives and invite them to facilitate the arrival of humanitarian aid.

The UAE called on the warring parties in Sudan to the necessity of reaching an immediate ceasefire and ending the war, making efforts to return to the path of the political process to reach a permanent settlement, allowing the arrival of aid without obstacle and safely, and compliance with international humanitarian law.

A blatant assault

On September 29, 2024, the UAE strongly condemned the attack that targeted the headquarters of the head of the state mission in Khartoum, through a plane belonging to the Sudanese Armed Forces, and led to severe damage in the building, asking the armed forces to take full responsibility for this cowardly work.

The attack on the headquarters of the head of the state mission in Khartoum received a wide condemnation from about 100 countries, along with a number of international organizations, all of which expressed their solidarity with the UAE in this brutal targeting.

On the third of November 2024, the UAE expressed its deep concern about the escalation of violence in Sudan, especially those that affected civilians, children and the elderly in the state of the island, and resulted in the death and injury of a number of them.

The UAE urged the warring Sudanese parties to return to the dialogue, respect its obligations according to the Jeddah Declaration, and the mechanisms proposed by the “Working Group in order to enhance the rescue of lives and peace in Sudan – Alps related to facilitating the arrival of humanitarian aid safely and urgently and without obstacles.

On December 28, 2024, the UAE welcomed the diplomatic efforts of the friendly Republic of Turkey to find a solution to the current crisis in Sudan, which also represents a priority in the UAE, expressing the continued preparation for cooperation and coordination with Turkish efforts and diplomatic efforts, to end the conflict in Sudan and find a comprehensive solution to the crisis.

The UAE pointed out that the absence of the Sudanese armed forces from the recent peace talks in which the UAE participated, along with a number of countries and regional and international organizations through the Alps platform in Geneva, is a blatant ignorance of the suffering of the brotherly Sudanese people, and the lack of desire to cooperate and engage in peace talks to end the crisis and achieve permanent peace.

Targeting the Saudi Hospital

On January 26, 2025, the UAE condemned the targeting of the Saudi Hospital in the city of El Fasher, western Sudan, which resulted in the death and injury of a number of innocent people, which constituted a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law.

The high conference for Sudan

The UAE and the Republic of Ethiopia Democratic Federation, the African Union and the International Development Authority (Igad) (Igad) was held on February 14, 2025, “The High Humanitarian Conference for the People of Sudan” in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa.

The conference aimed to mobilize regional and international efforts to confront the catastrophic crisis in Sudan, and to launch a strong and unified invitation to a humanitarian truce during the month of Ramadan. In this regard, many countries have expressed support for the UAE’s call to a humanitarian truce and stop the war during the blessed month.

Plan of humanitarian needs

On February 20, 2025, the UAE participated in the joint launch between the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, for the humanitarian needs plan and response to Sudan for the year 2025, and the regional plan to respond to refugees in Sudan.

On the ninth of March 2025, the UAE condemned the stronger of the attacks on a plane belonging to the peacekeeping forces in South Sudan (Yanmis), and the defense forces of the people of South Sudan in the state of Upper Nile, killing a member of the international force and a number of government forces, as well as the injury of two crew.

On March 13, 2025, the UAE participated as a humanitarian donor for North Africa at the third meeting of the European Union’s senior officials on Sudan, which was hosted by Brussels.

Rejection of attacks in Darfur

On April 13, 2025, the UAE condemned and strongly condemned the armed attacks on the camp of Zamzam and Abu Shok, near the city of El -Fasher, Darfur, and the relief teams and cadres operating in the region, which caused the death and injury of hundreds of innocent people, in a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the violence against humanitarian workers who devote their lives to serve the needy, and stressed that targeting relief employees is a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law that guarantees the protection of workers in the medical sector and relief and rescue teams, and stressed the importance of their respect and protection and the need not to be goals in conflicts.

Throughout the crisis period, the UAE showed an ethical and humanitarian commitment to support the Sudanese people and alleviate its suffering, as it provided 600.4 million dollars to support the humanitarian response, bringing what the UAE provided during the past 10 years to 3.5 billion dollars of humanitarian aid to the Sudanese people, which confirms its firm commitment to providing support to those in need during crises.