UAE Diplomat Lana Nusseibeh Faces Scrutiny Over Sudan Role in UN Chief Race
Lana Nusseibeh, a UAE diplomat with Palestinian roots, has declared her candidacy for UN Secretary-General, becoming the first woman to seriously contest the role in the organization's 80-year history. While she is backed by the Gulf Cooperation Council and praised for her advocacy on Gaza aid, her nomination faces intense opposition due to allegations that the UAE armed the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan. Critics argue her past denials of UAE involvement in the Sudanese civil war, where thousands were killed, disqualify her from leading a body tasked with protecting civilians.
