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

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Briefings

Human rights groups and Sudanese diaspora members have publicly criticized UAE nominee Lana Nusseibeh for allegedly supporting the Sudan war by backing the Rapid Support Forces. This nomination occurred during a tense UN race to replace Secretary-General António Guterres, who was completing his second five-year term in October 2026. The UAE successfully nominated Nusseibeh to break the deadlock, though critics argue her candidacy contradicts their accusations of UAE involvement in the conflict.

Key points

• Lana Nusseibeh was nominated by the UAE to replace António Guterres as UN Secretary-General in October 2026, ending a gridlocked race.
• Critics, including Sudanese diaspora and human rights monitors, reject the UAE's claim that the country supports the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan.

Context

The UAE nominated Lana Nusseibeh 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. The nomination occurred in October 2026, following intense diplomatic pressure and accusations regarding the UAE's role in the Sudan conflict.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to reported denunciations from diaspora and monitors; specific details about RSF support are unverified. No dates, locations, or specific numbers beyond the nomination timeline are provided. The source does not confirm the UAE's actions, leaving the causal link between the nomination and the accusations unproven.

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