In this episode of UNAPOLOGETIC, we speak with Sudan’s ambassador to the UK, Babiker al-Siddig Mohamed al-Amin, about the Sudanese government's case against the UAE at the International Court of Justice. The conversation explores Sudan’s accusations of genocide, the origins of the RSF, alleged atrocities, foreign interference and the path forward for a democratic Sudan.
We also address difficult questions about the Sudanese Armed Forces, the role of the international community and the geopolitical interests driving the conflict.
UNAPOLOGETIC is Hosted by Ashfaaq Carim
00:00 Intro
00:44 Opening remarks and episode overview
01:28 Sudan's case against the UAE
04:55 Evidence linking UAE to RSF
06:09 Origins of Sudan conflict and army-RSF tensions
09:02 The RSF: History and origins
10:53 UAE's motives: Gold, ports, and proxy power
13:00 Sudan’s gold industry and UAE smuggling
16:36 Red Sea ports and strategic interest
17:30 Atrocities committed by RSF
22:10 Accusations against Sudanese Armed Forces
28:57 Towards elections: Transition plans
32:04 International mediation and critique of the narrative
36:16 Jeddah Declaration and failed ceasefire
40:58 Tribalism and redrawing Sudan’s borders
42:48 Regional interests and external destabilisation
43:31 Egypt’s role and historical ties
45:22 Final message to Sudanese people and the world
50:02 Outro and thanks