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#UAE candidate Lana Nusseibeh met with African representatives at the @UN to promote her vision for the organisation, while serious questions remain over Abu Dhabi's role in #Sudan's devastating war.
UN investigators documented more than 6,000 deaths during the first three days of the #RSF assault on El #Fasher and identified UAE-linked networks involved in providing foreign fighters and military support to the RSF.
Human Rights Watch has accused Nusseibeh of dismissing UN findings and shielding the UAE from scrutiny. Her candidacy raises serious questions about accountability for the atrocities committed against Sudanese civilians. #NoToLana
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Today the @AfricanGroupUN held an exchange with H.E. Lana Nusseibeh, candidate of the United Arab Emirates for the position of #UN Secretary-General, who presented her vision and priorities for the Organization. The discussion provided an opportunity to engage with #AU members states, on her candidacy and vision for the future of the United Nations and key issues related to Africa.
#AfricaAtUN. #Agenda2063
#Sudan and #South Sudan clashed diplomatically at the #UN Security Council over Juba’s plan to include the disputed Abyei region in its December 2026 general elections.
Sudan’s UN Ambassador Al-Harith Idriss warned that the decision violates bilateral agreements and threatens the territory’s unresolved legal status.
South Sudan defended its position, arguing that the rights of Abyei’s Ngok Dinka communities must be respected. The UN warned that the dispute could further escalate tensions.
#Sudanese Brig. Gen. Al-Hadi Hamdallah Al-Bashir, Deputy Commander of the Sudanese Armed Forces’ Al-Sayyad Mobile Force, has reportedly been martyred during fighting on the #Kordofan front.
According to Sudanese sources, the senior officer was killed alongside several fellow soldiers in clashes with the Rapid Support Forces (#RSF) on November 5.
New attention has turned to #Ethiopian General Bacha Debele following claims that he admitted over one million #Tigrayans were killed during the 2020–2022 war.
Debele previously referred to nearly 600,000 young people lost in #Tigray, but the higher figure attributed to him has not been verified.
The controversy has renewed questions about accountability for civilian deaths, sexual violence and other atrocities committed during the conflict.
A confidential #UN report has linked #UAE-connected security firm GSSG to the recruitment and deployment of #Colombian mercenaries fighting alongside #Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
According to The New York Times, the fighters travelled through #Somalia and #Libya and supported #RSF drone and artillery operations during the siege of El #Fasher, where the militia committed mass atrocities.
The findings intensify scrutiny of Emirati diplomat Lana Nusseibeh's bid to lead the UN, as the #NoToLana campaign demands accountability for those accused of enabling Sudan's war.
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#UAE diplomat Lana Nusseibeh failed to gain additional support in the eighth @UN Security Council straw poll for the next Secretary-General, receiving 7 encourage and 6 discourage votes, unchanged from the previous round.
Her candidacy continues to face criticism over allegations of UAE support for #Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the atrocities in El #Fasher.
The #NoToLana campaign has amplified international scrutiny of her candidacy, although its direct impact on voting remains unclear.
#UAE diplomat Lana Nusseibeh's bid to become #UN Secretary-General faces mounting criticism over Abu Dhabi's alleged military support for Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Human Rights Watch has accused Nusseibeh of repeatedly dismissing evidence linking the #UAE to the RSF, while UN investigators have identified hallmarks of genocide in the El #Fasher atrocities. The growing #NoToLana campaign is raising serious questions about her independence and the credibility of UN leadership. The UAE denies supporting the #RSF.
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#UAE diplomat Lana Nusseibeh, a candidate for UN Secretary-General, is facing fierce criticism after pledging to prioritise #Sudan and support accountability for atrocities committed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Human rights advocates and Sudanese commentators accused her of avoiding the central question: allegations that her own government has supplied weapons and military assistance to the #RSF.
With @UN investigators documenting mass killings and hallmarks of genocide in El #Fasher, critics argue that calls for accountability cannot ignore those accused of enabling the atrocities. The UAE continues to deny supporting the RSF. #NoToLana
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Emirati diplomat Lana Nusseibeh, currently campaigning to become the next UN Secretary-General, has been widely criticised on social media after claiming that resolving the crisis in Sudan would be a top priority under her leadership.
In comments to Politico's NatSec Daily, Nusseibeh responded to allegations that the UAE supports the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a militia the UN says perpetrated g*nocide in Sudan, saying "the atrocities committed by the RSF must be subject to accountability, and [I] would support the work of UN fact-finding mechanisms".
However, her statement was denounced by human rights experts and Sudanese commentators.
"This is not actually a response to the accusation that the UAE is arming the RSF, but a swerve that refuses even to name or accept the UAE as a hypothetical target of investigation. In that regard Nusseibeh is acting simply as a UAE representative, not a neutral party," responded Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik.
"The absolute worst thing that could happen...would be for a UN Secretary General to issue performative calls for justice and accountability...all the while ignoring the war's enablers," argued former US diplomat Cameron Hudson.
Others challenged Nusseibeh’s willingness to subject her own government to the accountability mechanisms she claims to champion.
"Should RSF backers be held accountable as well?" asked Claudio Francavilla of Human Rights Watch.
"YOU cannot preach accountability while shielding your own government from scrutiny. Will the UAE release its arms export records and allow UN investigators to examine its role in arming the RSF militia?" asked activist Samah Al-Badri.
Adding to the sentiment, commentator @kushiticgyal remarked that there were "lots of words and still no clear condemnation of the UAE’s role...[I] doubt that will change if you [become UN Secretary-General]".
Concluding the widespread sentiment among critics, Ahmed Elmadani added: "Indeed Sudan would be the priority for you, but in a way that washes the bloody hands of your criminal country, the UAE."
New footage has emerged reportedly documenting the #Sudanese military's interception and downing of a hostile strategic unmanned aerial vehicle in North Kordofan.
The video is said to show the Sudanese Air Force targeting the drone during an aerial operation, as military activity continues across the #Kordofan region.
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#Sudanese Armed Forces (#SAF) announced that their air defence units shot down a hostile FH-95 unmanned aerial vehicle south of Al-Khuwai in West #Kordofan State on November 5.
According to the military's statement, the drone was intercepted on Thursday evening. The army did not identify the aircraft's operator or provide further operational details.
#Sudanese Armed Forces (#SAF) announced that their air defence units shot down a hostile FH-95 unmanned aerial vehicle south of Al-Khuwai in West #Kordofan State on November 5.
According to the military's statement, the drone was intercepted on Thursday evening. The army did not identify the aircraft's operator or provide further operational details.
#Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and allied Joint Forces launched a new offensive west of El #Obeid, the capital of North #Kordofan, reportedly capturing Abu Qa'ud and Mamsuka villages.
According to #Sudan War Monitor, army units also advanced south of El Obeid, with reports claiming that Kazgil had come under their control following renewed operations against the Rapid Support Forces (#RSF).
#Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have reportedly regained control of the Kartil and Abu Qoud areas in North #Kordofan State.
According to Sudanese sources, the reported gains come as the army continues military operations against the Rapid Support Forces (#RSF) across the Kordofan front. Independent confirmation of the latest territorial changes remains unavailable
#Sudanese Interior Minister Gen. Babiker Samra Mustafa met with his #Pakistani counterpart, Mohsin Naqvi, in #Islamabad to discuss strengthening security cooperation between the two countries.
The talks focused on police training, counterterrorism, cybersecurity and institutional capacity building. Both sides also discussed plans to sign a memorandum of understanding to expand their security partnership.
#Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) reportedly carried out an ambush in the Al-Khuwai area of West #Kordofan, resulting in the surrender of a field commander and the killing of several alleged #RSF-linked mercenaries.
The reported operation comes amid ongoing fighting in the region. The identity of the surrendered commander and the exact number of casualties have not been disclosed.
#Sudanese obstetrician Dr. Safaa Ali refused to abandon her patients as Rapid Support Forces (#RSF) attacks and heavy shelling devastated hospitals in #Omdurman.
Despite threats from armed fighters, repeated attacks on medical facilities and the death of a colleague, she continued treating pregnant women and wounded civilians. While her husband and children fled the country, she chose to remain with her medical team.
Her extraordinary dedication during #Sudan's war earned her a place on the #BBC's 2024 list of 100 inspiring and influential women worldwide.
#Sudan's Port Sudan and #Russia's second-largest city, St. #Petersburg, signed a sister-city agreement on October 23, ahead of the Russia–Africa Summit in Moscow.
Sudanese Ambassador to Russia Mohamed Elghazali highlighted the timing of the agreement, which preceded Sovereignty Council Chairman @aftaburhan visit to #Moscow.
The partnership covers ports, trade, infrastructure, mining, healthcare and education.
A message reportedly issued from #Sudan directly addresses the #Ethiopian public in #Amharic, highlighting allegations of their government's involvement in supporting the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
The message calls for de-escalation, seeks to prevent a direct conflict between the two countries and urges an end to alleged cooperation with the #UAE-backed #RSF. #Ethiopia denies supporting the group.
#Sudan has released a detailed evidentiary report accusing #Ethiopia of allowing armed drone attacks against #Sudanese cities and civilian infrastructure.
The report, titled “Launched from Ethiopia,” presents recovered flight-control data, satellite imagery and drone wreckage, identifying alleged launch sites at #Asosa Airport, Bahir Dar Air Base and locations along the shared border.
Sudanese authorities say a recovered drone’s flight computer recorded a takeoff point 1.7 kilometres inside #Ethiopian territory, and have offered the evidence for international examination.
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#Sudan's Deputy Chairman of the Sovereignty Council, @MalikAgarEyre held talks with Armed Forces Chief of General Staff, Gen. Yasser Al-Atta.
According to Agar, the meeting focused on military affairs and security arrangements concerning Sudan People's Liberation Army (#SPLA) forces.