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UAE Denies Arms Allegations as Sudan Cuts Ties

5/11/2025

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UAE Denies Arms Allegations

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) firmly rejected Amnesty International's accusations of supplying Chinese weapons to Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF), calling the claims unfounded and deceptive. In a dramatic turn, Sudan's military government has cut ties with the UAE, alleging that it has been arming the RSF amidst the ongoing conflict.

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Sudan Condemns UAE

Sudan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned the UAE for drone strikes in Port Sudan, branding them as acts of terrorism and declaring the UAE an "enemy state" for backing armed militias. This alarming escalation jeopardizes vital humanitarian aid, worsening the dire food shortages and violence that plague displaced communities in the region.

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UAE Denies Arms Allegations

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) firmly rejected Amnesty International's accusations of supplying Chinese weapons to Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF), calling the claims unfounded and deceptive. In a dramatic turn, Sudan's military government has cut ties with the UAE, alleging that it has been arming the RSF amidst the ongoing conflict.

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