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Emirati Diplomat Lana Nusseibeh Faces Backlash and Fourth-Place Finish in UN Secretary-General Race
international1 hour ago

Emirati Diplomat Lana Nusseibeh Faces Backlash and Fourth-Place Finish in UN Secretary-General Race

Emirati diplomat Lana Nusseibeh has faced intense criticism from human rights groups and Sudanese activists over her candidacy for UN Secretary-General, with critics citing her previous defense of UAE policies in Sudan. In a recent Security Council straw poll, she placed fourth with seven 'encourage' votes, behind Costa Rican candidate Rebeca Grynspan. While Nusseibeh has taken a leave of absence to ensure independence, opponents argue her past actions undermine UN credibility. The race remains gridlocked, with no candidate yet securing the nine affirmative votes and no vetoes required for selection.

via The Guardian|
#international#lana-nusseibeh#security-council
UK Weighs Backing UAE’s Nusseibeh for UN Chief Amid Sudan Controversy
international-relations4 days ago

UK Weighs Backing UAE’s Nusseibeh for UN Chief Amid Sudan Controversy

The United Kingdom is reportedly leaning toward supporting Emirati diplomat Lana Nusseibeh for the UN secretary-general role, a move that could ease tensions with Abu Dhabi following a dispute over Manchester City. Nusseibeh’s candidacy faces intense backlash due to allegations that the UAE armed the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan, where UN investigators have cited evidence of genocide. While she has secured endorsements from the Gulf Cooperation Council and the US, critics argue her appointment would legitimize a state accused of fueling a humanitarian crisis. The selection process remains tight, with the current secretary-general’s term ending in December.

via Middle East Eye|
#international-relations#lana-nusseibeh#sudan-conflict
world11 months ago

Foreign Support Fuels Sudan's Escalating Violence and Atrocities

The ongoing war in Sudan between the military and the RSF is fueled by external support from countries like the UAE and Egypt, with the UAE allegedly supplying weapons to the RSF to counter Islamist influence and expand its regional power, while Egypt supports the Sudanese military due to strategic interests, complicating efforts for peace and escalating atrocities and humanitarian crises.

via abcnews.go.com|
#egypt-support#military-aid#rsf
RSF Atrocities in Sudan: Mass Killings and Humanitarian Crisis
world1 year ago

RSF Atrocities in Sudan: Mass Killings and Humanitarian Crisis

The RSF militia in Sudan has reportedly killed hundreds of civilians at el-Fasher hospital after capturing the city, with reports of mass killings, kidnappings, and attacks on healthcare facilities, leading to a severe humanitarian crisis and international condemnation. The conflict has split the country, with ongoing violence and a blackout complicating the situation.

via BBC|
#civilian-casualties#el-fasher-hospital#humanitarian-crisis
US imposes sanctions on companies tied to Sudan forces amidst ongoing violence.
politics3 years ago

US imposes sanctions on companies tied to Sudan forces amidst ongoing violence.

The US has imposed sanctions on companies linked to Sudan's army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in an effort to pressure both sides to stop fighting in Khartoum and other regions. The conflict, which began in April, has killed hundreds and displaced over 1.6 million people. The US Treasury Department targeted two companies linked to Sudan's army and two companies tied to the RSF, which are involved in gold mining and vehicle procurement. The sanctions are intended to choke off the parties' access to weapons and resources that allow them to perpetuate the conflict.

via Reuters|
#ceasefire#politics#rapid-support-forces
US Imposes Sanctions on Sudan Amid Ongoing Conflict
politics3 years ago

US Imposes Sanctions on Sudan Amid Ongoing Conflict

The US has imposed its first sanctions related to the conflict in Sudan, targeting two firms associated with the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and two others linked to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The White House also said it was imposing visa restrictions "against actors who are perpetuating the violence". The RSF and the Sudanese military have been locked in a fight to control the state and its resources since mid-April, killing hundreds and displacing more than 1.3 million people. The US says its primary aim in Sudan is to reduce the violence before working towards a permanent end to the fighting and a return to civilian rule in the country.

via Al Jazeera English|
#humanitarian-crisis#politics#rsf
Lainey Wilson Stuns Fans with ACM Awards Red Carpet Looks and Debut with NFL Player
world-news3 years ago

Lainey Wilson Stuns Fans with ACM Awards Red Carpet Looks and Debut with NFL Player

Turkish President Erdogan accuses his rival of running "hand in hand" with outlawed Kurdish militants using manipulated videos and soundbites. Asian markets fluctuate as traders weigh US debt ceiling hopes, high-level talks between Washington and Beijing, banking sector uncertainty, and more signs of a slowing economy. Former Philippine opposition senator and justice minister Leila de Lima is acquitted of drug charges after key witnesses recanted and said they had lied about her involvement in narcotics trafficking. CNN anchor Anderson Cooper defends the network's decision to host former President Donald Trump for a town hall event, saying it was designed to prevent viewers from "only listening to people you agree with." Sudan's warring military factions sign a commitment to respect humanitarian principles in their spiraling conflict, but they did not reach a ceasefire in talks described by US diplomats as difficult.

via Yahoo Money|
#asian-markets#cnn#philippines
"April 17: What You Need to Know"
news3 years ago

"April 17: What You Need to Know"

The defamation trial brought against Fox News by Dominion Voting Systems has been delayed until Tuesday, with some analysts suggesting a settlement may be in the works. A shooting at a Sweet 16 birthday party in Alabama left four people dead and at least 28 others injured. SpaceX is targeting a 9 a.m. ET liftoff for its Starship vehicle, the most powerful rocket ever built. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas intends to amend his financial disclosure forms to reflect a 2014 real estate deal he made with a Republican megadonor. Fierce fighting across Sudan entered a third day today as months of tensions between a paramilitary group and the country’s army erupted in violence.

via CNN|
#dominion-trial#mass-shooting#news