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Rights groups oppose UAE’s Lana Nusseibeh for UN chief over Sudan claims

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Briefings

Human rights groups on October 28, 2026, urged nations to reject UAE diplomat Lana Nusseibeh's UN Secretary-General bid due to allegations that Abu Dhabi funds Sudan's Rapid Support Forces. The UAE denies these accusations. Nusseibeh, 48, is seeking to become the first woman to lead the United Nations.

Key points

• Human rights groups on Tuesday urged countries to reject UAE diplomat Lana Nusseibeh's bid to become UN secretary general citing allegations that Abu Dhabi funds Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
• The UAE denies the accusations regarding the funding of Sudan's paramilitary forces.

Context

Lana Nusseibeh, a 48-year-old diplomat from Abu Dhabi, is seeking to become the first woman to lead the United Nations. The controversy centers on accusations that her home country funds Sudan's Rapid Support Forces, a paramilitary group involved in the conflict in the South Sudan border region.

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Evidence is limited to a single day of events in October 2026. Specific details about the funding allegations, the nature of the conflict, or the exact timeline of the UN bid are not provided.

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