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UAE Lobbying Sparks Controversy in Sudan Conflict Talks

11/28/2025

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The United Arab Emirates lobbied European Parliament members to remove its role in a Sudan conflict resolution, Politico reports.
Dutch MEP Marit Maij urged halting trade talks with the United Arab Emirates over alleged support for the Rapid Support Forces.
Left-wing MEPs proposed amendments, but conservative groups rejected them.
The final resolution condemned the RSF's actions but did not name the United Arab Emirates as an enabler.

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The United Arab Emirates lobbied European Parliament members to remove its role in a Sudan conflict resolution, Politico reports.
Dutch MEP Marit Maij urged halting trade talks with the United Arab Emirates over alleged support for the Rapid Support Forces.
Left-wing MEPs proposed amendments, but conservative groups rejected them.
The final resolution condemned the RSF's actions but did not name the United Arab Emirates as an enabler.