The United Arab Emirates has expressed its concern over the continued military escalation by both parties to the conflict in a number of areas of Sudan, including the city of Al-Ubayyid, and the resulting civilian casualties and worsening humanitarian crisis. The UAE affirmed its categorical rejection of the targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure, and the necessity for both parties to the conflict to allow all civilians to leave and to provide them with safe corridors.
The UAE stressed that the urgent priority is to reach an immediate humanitarian truce and a permanent ceasefire, to ensure the protection of civilians and allow safe and unimpeded access for humanitarian aid to all affected areas, amid the worsening humanitarian situation.
The UAE renewed its support for the efforts of the international "Quartet" aimed at achieving lasting peace in Sudan, in a manner that contributes to reaching an immediate and unconditional ceasefire and an urgent humanitarian truce, and paves the way for a comprehensive, civilian-led political process.
The UAE also commended the international and regional efforts being made, including the outcomes of the Berlin Conference and the calls for ending the war and launching a comprehensive, civilian-led political process, affirming its full support for these endeavours aimed at putting an end to human suffering and protecting civilians.
The UAE also welcomed the efforts of the Five-Track Mechanism in supporting a comprehensive political process, and the consultations held in Addis Ababa from 3 to 5 June regarding moving forward with the establishment of the Preparatory Committee for the comprehensive Sudanese–Sudanese dialogue.
The UAE renewed its emphasis on the importance of prioritising political solutions and supporting a comprehensive and independent civilian transition process that reflects the aspirations of the brotherly Sudanese people for security, stability, and a dignified life.