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

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Human rights groups have urged countries to reject UAE diplomat Lana Nusseibeh’s bid to become UN secretary-general.

The campaign against Nusseibeh centres on allegations that Abu Dhabi funds Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. The UAE denies these claims.

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.

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Lana Nusseibeh, 48, is seeking to become the first woman to lead the United Nations.

Lana NusseibehUAE diplomat, UN secretary-general candidate United Nations Rapid Support Forces

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

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