Her Excellency Amira Al-Hafiti, the UAE Ambassador to the Netherlands, stated that after more than two years of the humanitarian crisis affecting the Sudanese people, it has become evident that immediate cessation of violence is essential. She emphasized the need to silence the guns to preserve lives and to end the political and military exploitation of humanitarian aid, which has denied the population access to necessary assistance. Furthermore, she underscored the importance of building Sudan’s future on solid foundations of peace and justice through achieving a political consensus that leads to an independent civil leadership, free from military dominance.
During an interview with Emirates News Agency (WAM) in The Hague, she noted that in light of the disastrous humanitarian conditions, the international community must take urgent and decisive action to alleviate this suffering and create an environment conducive to real peace efforts. The international community has a responsibility to compel both sides of the conflict to accept diplomatic solutions and should ensure that the Sudanese armed forces do not evade any commitments to peace and serious initiatives aimed at ending the escalating war, which has caused unprecedented levels of suffering. The continued denial and avoidance of responsibility by the Sudanese armed forces regarding this tragic disaster, along with their attempts to shift blame onto others for the destruction and suffering they have caused, will only lead to further division of Sudan and its eventual collapse as a state.
Ambassador Al-Hafiti reaffirmed that the UAE’s stance since the outset of this tragic and violent conflict has been clear: an immediate, unconditional ceasefire is necessary, and the conflicting parties must commit to negotiations with genuine and constructive intentions. From the beginning, it has been evident, particularly now after over two years of death and destruction, that there is no military solution to this conflict, and the path to stability, peace, and security lies in reaching a political solution that reflects the will of the Sudanese people.
In response to a question about the humanitarian aid provided by the UAE to its Sudanese counterparts, she clarified that the UAE is firmly committed to offering humanitarian support based on brotherhood and moral, Arab values. This commitment is not limited to the current dire crisis; the relations between the two nations and peoples have been strong and rooted for decades. The UAE has been a prominent supporter of Sudan in its sustainable development efforts over the years, providing over $3.5 billion in aid over the past decade. Following the outbreak of this painful conflict, the UAE has contributed more than $600 million, including $200 million during the “High-Level Humanitarian Conference for the People of Sudan” held in Addis Ababa last February, which was the first conference of its kind this year aimed at paving the way for future conferences to support the Sudanese people.
Responding to a question about the systematic campaign launched by the Sudanese armed forces to distort the humanitarian role of the UAE towards the Sudanese, she indicated that the UAE will not allow these baseless allegations and attacks to distract it from its primary goal of alleviating the humanitarian disaster in Sudan caused by the Sudanese armed forces. Their ongoing refusal to acknowledge their responsibility reflects a blatant disregard for the suffering of the Sudanese people. However, the UAE will continue to stand alongside the Sudanese brotherly people until stability is restored, and Sudan returns to its natural position as an independent, stable nation that supports regional and international stability.
