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Dubai Ruler Confronted in London Over UAE Sudan Genocide Backing

8/11/2026

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In Knightsbridge, London, Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, ruler of Dubai and UAE prime minister, was confronted by a man who shouted that the United Arab Emirates is killing Sudanese people and named Mohammed bin Zayed.
An Emirati entourage member replied with racial slurs, prompting a video of the clash to be posted on Sunday.
Human-rights groups say the United Arab Emirates backs Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces, accused of genocide in war that began in April 2023.

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In Knightsbridge, London, Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, ruler of Dubai and UAE prime minister, was confronted by a man who shouted that the United Arab Emirates is killing Sudanese people and named Mohammed bin Zayed.
An Emirati entourage member replied with racial slurs, prompting a video of the clash to be posted on Sunday.
Human-rights groups say the United Arab Emirates backs Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces, accused of genocide in war that began in April 2023.