Political and Humanitarian Mobilization: UAE Intensifies Efforts to End Crisis in Sudan
A statement from the UAE and four countries and international organizations regarding the crisis in Sudan is the second in three days, as part of the UAE’s ongoing political and humanitarian mobilization to end the crisis.
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These statements coincide with the UAE’s current participation in international negotiations in Geneva aimed at establishing a ceasefire and finding solutions to the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
This is part of the UAE’s humanitarian and relief efforts, which signed a series of agreements with UN organizations worth $70 million last June to address urgent humanitarian needs in Sudan, in addition to dedicating $30 million to support Sudanese refugees in neighboring countries.
These efforts reflect the UAE’s commitment to supporting all solutions and initiatives aimed at halting the escalation and ending the crisis in Sudan, in order to enhance its stability and security and realize its people’s aspirations for prosperity and development, as previously confirmed by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
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Geneva Negotiations: An Important Role
As part of these efforts, international negotiations are continuing today in Geneva, Switzerland, for the third consecutive day. Launched on Wednesday, these negotiations aim to establish a ceasefire in Sudan and find solutions to the resulting humanitarian crisis, with the participation of a delegation from the “Rapid Support Forces” and the absence of Sudanese army representatives, as well as the presence of the UAE, the United States, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Egypt, in addition to the African Union and the United Nations.
U.S. Special Envoy to Sudan, Tom Periello, reiterated on Twitter today his call for the Sudanese army to join the Geneva negotiations.
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In parallel with the second day of negotiations in Geneva, the Sudanese Sovereignty Council decided on Thursday to open the “Adré” border post with Chad to allow the entry of humanitarian aid to those affected by the war.
This decision is seen as an important step in an escalating humanitarian crisis, and the countries participating as sponsors, mediators, and observers of the Geneva negotiations, including the UAE, acknowledge its importance under current circumstances.
A joint statement from the UAE, the United States, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the African Union, and the United Nations, published today Friday, stated that “the delegations in Geneva welcome the Sudanese Armed Forces’ decision to open the Adré border post, an important step to save lives and prevent famine, and we look forward to the passage of the first convoys in the coming days.”
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The statement calls on the Rapid Support Forces to take immediate measures to ensure the protection of humanitarian groups’ entry through the Adré border, facilitate their transport of humanitarian aid without restrictions, and allow their operations independently of armed and political groups.
The signatories of the statement indicated that “we must all take urgent measures to deliver humanitarian aid to Darfur and across all Sudanese territory by ensuring a secure and unimpeded corridor for those in need, regardless of the group controlling the territories.”
They emphasized that “expanding humanitarian aid is a top priority for the members of the international community gathered in Switzerland, and facilitating humanitarian access and protecting civilians is in line with the parties’ commitments under the Jeddah Declaration and international humanitarian law.”
The same countries had previously issued a statement on Wednesday, in parallel with the start of the Geneva negotiations, stating that they “are working seriously and intensively within the framework of diplomatic efforts to support Sudan, deliver humanitarian aid, stop hostilities, and respect the results of previous Jeddah negotiations, as well as other efforts and international humanitarian law.”
Since mid-April 2023, the Sudanese army led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and the Rapid Support Forces led by his former deputy, General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemedti), have been engaged in fighting that ceasefires have failed to stop, causing thousands of deaths, mostly civilians, and leading to millions fleeing, mainly children.
All previous negotiations held in Jeddah have failed, and last July, Washington called for both conflicting parties to a new series of negotiations in Switzerland, hoping to end the devastating war.
The ongoing discussions in Switzerland aim to expand the delivery of humanitarian aid and establish a monitoring and auditing mechanism to ensure the implementation of any agreements.
UAE’s Comprehensive Vision
The UAE’s political and humanitarian efforts continue, having begun with the issuance of a statement on August 6th, including a comprehensive UAE vision to address the threat of famine spreading in Sudan, one of the main consequences of the ongoing war in the country.
The statement presented an Emirati roadmap to combat the humanitarian crisis in Sudan in general and famine in particular, as well as a broader vision to end the ongoing war in the country.
To address this crisis, the UAE defined requirements for the conflicting parties, the international community, and the international Security Council:
- Lifting restrictions imposed by the Sudanese Armed Forces on humanitarian aid access.
- Facilitating the work of humanitarian organizations safely by the Rapid Support Forces, without fear of attacks, to allow them to reach those in need.
- A call to the international community to urgently increase the volume of humanitarian aid.
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The UAE emphasized that the alarming developments on the ground necessitate an urgent increase in the volume of humanitarian aid delivered through borders and across conflict lines to save millions of lives, as the international community cannot allow the Sudanese people to be used as political leverage.
- A call to the Security Council to use all available tools to address the catastrophic situation in Sudan, including, if necessary, granting a mandate to UN humanitarian agencies to reach those in need throughout Sudan, whether through conflict lines or borders.
The UAE strongly condemned the use of famine as a weapon of war.
This statement was issued after weeks of a joint statement from the UAE and 14 other countries on July 17th, expressing deep concern about food security in Sudan, the risks of famine, and the adverse effects of the deteriorating situation on civilian safety.
Humanitarian Support
In terms of figures, the UAE allocated $70 million to address urgent humanitarian needs in Sudan through UN agencies and humanitarian organizations, in addition to $30 million to support Sudanese refugees in neighboring countries.
This funding – which the UAE signed a series of agreements with UN organizations in June for its implementation – is part of their commitment, announced during their participation in the “International Humanitarian Conference for Sudan and Neighboring Countries,” held in Paris last April, worth $100 million.
This adds to the $130 million that the UAE had previously provided as aid since the beginning of the crisis.
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With this aid, the total amount of Emirati aid to Sudan since the start of the current crisis exceeds $230 million, while the total amount of UAE contributions to Sudan over the past ten years amounts to more than $3.5 billion.
The UAE’s aid to Sudan and neighboring countries is part of the ongoing commitment of Emirati leaders to offer humanitarian and relief support to the brotherly Sudanese people, as well as the importance they attach to humanitarian challenges and their commitment to continue aid and humanitarian support.
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Since the beginning of the crisis in Sudan to date, the UAE’s efforts to stop the escalation and end the crisis through dialogue and peaceful means have never ceased.
The UAE’s diplomatic and humanitarian efforts are part of a broader vision that aims to establish lasting peace for brotherly countries, ensure the security and stability of Sudan, and realize its people’s aspirations for prosperity and development.
