Sudanese diaspora and human rights groups denounce UAE nominee for UN top job

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Sudanese diaspora groups and human rights organizations have criticized the UAE’s nomination of diplomat Lana Nusseibeh for the next UN secretary-general. Critics cite her rejection of allegations that the UAE supports Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces amid the ongoing war.

Critics cite Lana Nusseibeh’s denial of accusations the UAE is fuelling Sudan war by supporting paramilitary RSF Members of the Sudanese diaspora and international human rights monitors have denounced the candidature of an Emirati diplomat for the top job at the UN, citing her denial of accusations that the United Arab Emirates is fuelling the war in Sudan by supporting the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. The UAE nominated Lana Nusseibeh last week to replace the UN secretary general, António Guterres, as he finishes his second five-year term ⁠this year, upending a race that had become gridlocked. Continue reading...