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
