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UK Arms Exports Linked to Sudan's RSF Conflict

10/29/2025

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Documents reviewed by United Nations Security Council show United Kingdom–made small-arms target systems found with Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan.
This suggests United Kingdom arms exports to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) may reach RSF.
Despite diversion risks, the United Kingdom approved further military exports to UAE.
The conflict has killed 150,000 and left millions hungry, while the UK Foreign Office says its export regime is robust and transparent.

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Documents reviewed by United Nations Security Council show United Kingdom–made small-arms target systems found with Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan.
This suggests United Kingdom arms exports to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) may reach RSF.
Despite diversion risks, the United Kingdom approved further military exports to UAE.
The conflict has killed 150,000 and left millions hungry, while the UK Foreign Office says its export regime is robust and transparent.