World Court to hear Sudan’s genocide case against UAE

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will hold public hearings on April 10 in Sudan’s case against the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which alleges violations of the Genocide Convention.

The hearings at the Peace Palace in The Hague will focus on Sudan’s request for provisional measures, Caliber.Az reports via foreign media.

Sudan will present its arguments from 10 a.m. to 12 noon local time (0900-1100 GMT), while the UAE will respond from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. (1500-1700 GMT).

Khartoum filed the case on March 5, accusing Abu Dhabi of breaching the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, particularly concerning alleged actions against the Masalit community in West Darfur.

Public attendance will be limited, with 15 seats available on a first-come, first-served basis. The proceedings will be streamed live in English and French on the ICJ website, UN Web TV, and other official platforms.

The ICJ, the United Nations’ principal judicial body established in 1945, adjudicates disputes between states and provides advisory opinions on legal matters. Its rulings are legally binding on parties under its jurisdiction.

By Aghakazim Guliyev