Sudan's UN Envoy Criticizes Security Council, Alleges UAE Military Involvement

Criticism of Security Council Meeting

• ⚠️ The Permanent Representative of Sudan to the UN expressed dissatisfaction with the Security Council's handling of an emergency meeting request concerning drone attacks on Port Sudan and other key Sudanese cities.
• 🎯 The council's format was deemed insufficient, with concerns raised that the UAE's intervention undermines Sudan's voice and primary responsibility for international peace and security.
• 🗣️ Sudan alleges that the UAE is attempting to silence its narrative by claiming propaganda, despite Sudan providing evidence, statistics, and legal bases for the conflict.

Allegations of UAE Military Aggression

• 🚀 Sudan claims the UAE is leading efforts to influence the council and exert pressure to unfairly shape Sudan's position.
• ✈️ Specific allegations include suicidal drone attacks on Port Sudan originating from a UAE military base, targeting the airport and civilian/oil facilities.
• 📈 The UAE's strategic interest is seen as establishing a military presence in Sudan to enhance influence in the Red Sea region and East Africa, critical for international shipping routes.
• 💥 It is suggested that a reprisal attack on Port Sudan airport by the UAE may have been triggered by the Sudanese armed forces attacking a UAE military aircraft in Nala.

Evidence of Arms Proliferation

• 📜 A France 24 report obtained a document linking the sale of Bulgarian mortar bombs to the UAE army, with the UAE listed as the end user.
• 📦 The shipment included a large quantity of 81mm, 60mm, 82mm, and 120mm mortar bombs, indicating significant military support for the RSF.
• 🤝 The UAE and RSF are accused of collaborating to achieve their objectives, including managing operational failures and providing massive military support to the RSF.

Call for International Action

• 📢 Sudan expects the Security Council to address the war of aggression in Sudan, the suffering of its people, and the displacement of citizens.
• ⚖️ There is a call for the Security Council to name and shame the UAE and impose a resolution to stop its killing and provision of arms to militias.
• 🇺🇸 The US has condemned the attacks on Port Sudan and the RSF, urging a peaceful settlement and cessation of hostilities, which Sudan welcomes.
• 🤝 Sudan is seeking more pressure from the US and EU on the UAE to cease providing lethal arms to the RSF and to reconcile with the UN Charter.