Ambassador Mohamed Abushahab of the UAE met with Rosemary DiCarlo of the UN on May 3, 2025, to discuss the dire situation in Sudan [5].
The UAE emphasized the urgent need for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan, where a conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has caused a humanitarian catastrophe [3, 5, 8]. The UAE has provided over $600 million in aid since the conflict began in April 2023 [3, 6].
The UAE advocated for a transition to an independent civilian government in Sudan and criticized the obstruction of humanitarian assistance [5, 7]. They affirmed the importance of impartial international support and the integrity of UN mechanisms [5].
The UAE has also been a strong advocate for ensuring the neutrality of international organizations in delivering aid, stressing that these efforts should be free from politicization [5, 7]. The UAE continues to work with international partners to alleviate suffering and push for peace in Sudan [3].
The UAE has repeatedly called for a ceasefire and a political process to achieve lasting peace and civilian leadership in Sudan [3, 5].
This article is based on our author's analysis of materials taken from the following resources: WAM, The National, Gulf Today.