In a new diplomatic move, the United Arab Emirates have backed Turkey’s recent efforts to intervene in the current Sudan unrest exposing new push for regional cooperation for peace in the affected nation.
In statements made by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday from Abu Dhabi, the organization hailed Turkey’s diplomacy stating how its participation enhances a call by the international society to order in Sudan. It has come at the right time several countries are struggling to put an end to the destructive civil war that has dismantled the social fabric of the people of Sudan.
“Speaking of Turkey’s membership, it is evidence of their true dedication to the development of peace and stability in the area, including the Emirates,” said a senior ministry official, stressing the readiness of the Emirates to collaborate with the Turkish counterparts. The statement should be seen as a manifestation of a new tendency, which states that only joined efforts can address the Sudan problem.
The UAE’s position focuses on three critical priorities: stopping deaths and violence in the country and achieving the cessation of hostilities, providing for the deprived population, and then securing sustainable peace. Efforts to distinguish the two sides of this struggle – the Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese Armed Forces – are the reason for the frailty of Sudan’s civilians, and the country is already very near to being a humanitarian crisis.
A regional political analyst based in Dubai, Mohammed Al-Hassan has it that this diplomatic recognition from the UAE is a new dynamic in the region. “We’re seeing a new era of pragmatic cooperation where traditional rivalries are set aside in favor of regional stability,” he observed.
The ministry expressed particular concern over the Sudanese Armed Forces’ absence from recent peace talks in Geneva, where the UAE participated alongside other members of the Alps Group (Aligned for Advancing Lifesaving and Peace in Sudan). The absence is a disturbing indication from the military, according to the diplomats, of the seriousness about peaceful resolution.
“The refusal to participate in these crucial discussions shows a disturbing disregard for civilian suffering,” stated Sarah Ibrahim, a humanitarian coordinator who has worked extensively in Sudan. “Every day of delayed peace talks means more displaced families, more humanitarian needs, and more lives lost.”
The UAE reiterated its commitment to the Jeddah Declaration, whose officials call on all parties to show respect for it by carrying out all of its commitments. The Declaration is an important stepping stone toward peace, carrying in its steps de-escalation and humanitarian access.
It has also reiterated its commitment to continuing cooperation with regional partners and the international community in pursuit of a lasting solution to the crisis. The ministry has emphasized the importance of addressing the immediate humanitarian needs alongside long-term peace-building efforts in the statement.
Speaking under anonymity, a senior diplomat stated that “the path to peace in Sudan is complex, but with coordinated international effort and genuine commitment from all parties, we can help the Sudanese people rebuild their nation.”
Whether this reinvigorated diplomatic effort, bolstered by Turkish cooperation and UAE backing, can ultimately provide relief to the millions of Sudanese residents trapped in the crossfire of this catastrophic conflict will be determined in the upcoming weeks.
