About this episode
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 Carim00:00 Intro00:44 Opening remarks and episode overview01:28 Sudan's case against the UAE04:55 Evidence linking UAE to RSF06:09 Origins of Sudan conflict and army-RSF tensions09:02 The RSF: History and origins10:53 UAE's motives: Gold, ports, and proxy power13:00 Sudan’s gold industry and UAE smuggling16:36 Red Sea ports and strategic interest17:30 Atrocities committed by RSF22:10 Accusations against Sudanese Armed Forces28:57 Towards elections: Transition plans32:04 International mediation and critique of the narrative36:16 Jeddah Declaration and failed ceasefire40:58 Tribalism and redrawing Sudan’s borders42:48 Regional interests and external destabilisation43:31 Egypt’s role and historical ties45:22 Final message to Sudanese people and the world50:02 Outro and thanks
