The statement, issued by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs recently, followed claims broadcast by Sudan's state television in early August that the Sudanese air force had destroyed an Emirati aircraft carrying Colombian mercenaries as it attempted to land at an airstrip controlled by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Darfur.
Sudanese military sources accused the UAE of backing the RSF as part of what they described as a 'foreign plot' to destabilize Sudan and prolong the war.
The UAE firmly denied the allegations, stressing that it has never provided funding or support to the RSF. Instead, Abu Dhabi said it has consistently aligned itself with regional and international efforts aimed at securing peace in Sudan.
'The United Arab Emirates stands with the Sudanese people in their pursuit of peace, stability, and a dignified future,' the ministry said. 'Since the onset of the civil war, the UAE has consistently supported regional and international efforts to achieve an immediate ceasefire, protect civilians, and ensure accountability for violations committed by all warring parties.'
The statement accused the 'so-called Port Sudan Authority,' referring to Sudan's military-aligned leadership, of spreading 'escalating fabrications' in an attempt to deflect blame and obstruct genuine peace efforts. 'These deliberate propaganda efforts form part of a calculated pattern of deflectionâ€"shifting blame to others to evade responsibility for its own actionsâ€"intended to prolong the war and obstruct a genuine peace process,' the UAE added.
Reaffirming its stance, Abu Dhabi said it remained committed to a 'civilian-led process that places the needs of the Sudanese people above the interests of any faction.' The ministry also underlined its readiness to work with international partners to encourage dialogue, mobilize support for humanitarian relief, and lay the groundwork for long-term peace.
'The UAE reaffirms its unwavering commitment to working closely with partners to foster dialogue, mobilize international support, and contribute to initiatives that address the humanitarian crisis and lay the groundwork for sustainable peace,' the statement concluded.
The war in Sudan, now in its second year, has pitted the Sudanese Armed Forces against the RSF, plunging the country into a humanitarian disaster and forcing millions to flee.
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