The Sudanese government has expressed its rejection and disapproval of the United Arab Emirates hosting the United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice. This stance was reiterated through a recorded speech delivered by Antsar Abd El Aal, the country's Attorney General, during the conference. The speech highlighted Khartoum's objections to Abu Dhabi hosting the event, emphasizing legal, principled, and moral considerations.
According to Abd El Aal, Sudan's position is grounded in the necessity for international conferences to align with the principles and objectives they aim to promote, primarily the protection of the rule of law and respect for the UN Charter. The Sudanese government views the issue as not merely a political dispute but as directly related to the principles of international criminal justice and the global community's responsibility to support the rule of law.
The Attorney General also accused the UAE of providing direct support to the Rapid Support Forces, a faction involved in Sudan's ongoing conflict. This support, she claimed, has contributed to the conflict's continuation and associated violations of international law and humanitarian law. The Sudanese government asserts it possesses evidence of the UAE's continued supply of advanced weapons to the Rapid Support Forces.
Furthermore, Abd El Aal's speech reviewed the efforts of Sudanese law enforcement and criminal justice institutions, emphasizing their ongoing commitment to combating crime despite the challenges posed by the conflict. She noted the establishment of specialized units within the Public Prosecution to tackle complex and emerging crimes, including money laundering, terrorism financing, human trafficking, and cybercrime.
The Sudanese government's stance has been influenced by its classification of the UAE as a "belligerent state" due to its alleged support for the Rapid Support Forces. This classification underpins Sudan's concerns about the appropriateness of the UAE hosting an international conference focused on crime prevention and criminal justice.
In her address, Abd El Aal reaffirmed Sudan's commitment to international cooperation in crime prevention, criminal justice, and the promotion of the rule of law. She emphasized the importance of such cooperation in protecting the security and stability of nations and ensuring the rights of victims.
The rejection by Sudan of the UAE as a host for the UN crime conference underscores the complexities of international diplomacy and the interconnectedness of political and legal issues. Sudan's participation in the conference, albeit through a recorded message, indicates its ongoing engagement with global efforts to combat crime and promote justice.
Key points
- Sudan rejects UAE hosting UN crime conference due to alleged involvement in Sudan's conflict.
- Sudanese government cites legal, principled, and moral reasons for its stance.
- Sudan accuses UAE of providing direct support to Rapid Support Forces.
