Rights groups urge rejection of Nusseibeh's U.N. bid
By The BriefBrief
Human rights groups on Tuesday urged countries to reject Lana Nusseibeh’s bid to become U.N. secretary-general, citing allegations that the UAE funds Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces. The UAE denies the accusations. Nusseibeh, a former UAE ambassador to the U.N., entered the race last week; she would be the first woman to lead the organization.
WHO:Human rights groups
WHAT:Urged countries to reject Lana Nusseibeh’s bid to become U.N. secretary-general.
WHEN:Oct 27, 2026
WHERE:United Arab Emirates
WHY:The groups cited allegations that the UAE funds Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces.
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