Rights groups oppose UAE’s Lana Nusseibeh for UN chief over Sudan claims
Summary
Human rights groups urged countries to oppose UAE diplomat Lana Nusseibeh’s bid to become UN secretary-general, citing allegations that the UAE supports Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The UAE denies the allegations, while Nusseibeh says ending the war and supporting accountability for abuses would be priorities for a new secretary-general.Key Facts
- Nusseibeh, 48, is seeking to become the first woman to lead the United Nations.
- The UAE has been accused of funding the RSF, which has fought Sudan’s army since 2023; the UAE denies the accusation.
- Human Rights Watch head Ken Roth criticized Nusseibeh’s responses to questions about the UAE’s alleged support for the RSF.
- Protection Approaches co-director Kate Ferguson questioned whether Nusseibeh would be independent of the UAE government.
- Nusseibeh said she had taken leave from her UAE minister-of-state post to respect the independence expected of a secretary-general.
- Nusseibeh said the RSF’s abuses should be addressed and called for the conflict to end.
- A candidate needs at least nine votes on the 15-member UN Security Council and must avoid a veto by any of its five permanent members.
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