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News outlets are carrying a report accusing the United Arab Emirates of profiting from, and worsening, the devastating conflict in Sudan. The piece argues that Emirati commercial and political interests are fueling the war, which has caused one of the world's worst humanitarian crises, driving millions from their homes and pushing much of the population toward famine.
- 2UN arms embargo on Darfur set to lapse Saturday●RE: https:// flipboard.com/@taz_de/politik- 7q8h8pgaz/-/a-6c03zolPQo2detKqy8v_ag%3Aa%3A2741305549-%2F0 "am Samstag läuft
The UN Security Council faces a Saturday deadline to renew the arms embargo on Darfur, Sudan, which would otherwise expire. German daily taz highlights the stakes, with discussion pointing to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, the United Arab Emirates' alleged role, and the war's spillover into Libya, Colombia and beyond. Commenters warn that letting the embargo lapse would further fuel the conflict.
- 3Carney's Canada investment summit hosted UAE investors despite Sudan arms concerns●PM Carney's 🇨🇦 investment summit hosted investors from the United Arab Emirates, despite the country's role in providing
Prime Minister Mark Carney's Canadian investment summit included investors from the United Arab Emirates, drawing criticism because human rights groups say the UAE has supplied weapons, logistics, training and foreign personnel to Sudan's Rapid Support Forces, the paramilitary group implicated in widespread atrocities in Sudan's war. Critics argue welcoming Emirati capital signals Canada is prioritising investment over accountability for the conflict.
- 4Ethiopia receives Chinese FK-2000 air defense systems●Ethiopia Gets Chinese Pantsir Clone FK-2000 Despite Having Six Real Ones, UAE May Be Middleman
Ethiopia has taken delivery of the Chinese-made FK-2000, a mobile air defense system closely modeled on Russia's Pantsir. The development draws attention because Ethiopia already operates six Russian-supplied Pantsir-S1 units, raising questions about why it is adding a derivative of the same system. Reports suggest the United Arab Emirates may have acted as an intermediary in the deal, highlighting the growing role of Gulf states in African arms transfers.