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Exclusive: UK leans towards backing UAE's Lana Nusseibeh for UN secretary-general

The UK is leaning towards supporting Lana Nusseibeh, a UAE diplomat, for the role of UN secretary-general. Her candidacy has drawn controversy over the UAE's role in Sudan's civil war, where it is accused of supporting the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. Nusseibeh has gained support from Palestine and Kazakhstan. However, human rights groups have raised concerns over her potential leadership.

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  • ✓ Lana Nusseibeh is a UAE diplomat who has entered the race for UN secretary-general.
  • ✓ The UK is leaning towards supporting Lana Nusseibeh for the role of UN secretary-general.
  • ✓ Nusseibeh has gained support from Palestine and Kazakhstan.
  • ✓ Human rights groups have raised concerns over Nusseibeh's potential leadership due to the UAE's role in Sudan's civil war.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 18 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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The UK's inclination to support Lana Nusseibeh's candidacy has become public, sparking mixed reactions from various countries and human rights groups.

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  1. UK leans towards backing UAE's Lana Nusseibeh for UN secretary-general

    The UK is leaning towards supporting Lana Nusseibeh, a UAE diplomat, for the role of UN secretary-general. Her candidacy has drawn controversy over the UAE's role in Sudan's civil war, where it is accused of supporting the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. Nusseibeh has gained support from Palestine and Kazakhstan. However, human rights groups have raised concerns over her potential leadership.

    Why it matters

    The UN secretary-general election is a significant event that impacts global diplomacy and international relations. The UAE's involvement in Sudan's civil war has raised concerns about human rights and potential genocide. Lana Nusseibeh's candidacy has sparked debate about her role in the UAE's foreign policy and her potential leadership of the UN.

    What is confirmed

    • Lana Nusseibeh is a UAE diplomat who has entered the race for UN secretary-general.
    • The UK is leaning towards supporting Lana Nusseibeh for the role of UN secretary-general.
    • Nusseibeh has gained support from Palestine and Kazakhstan.
    • Human rights groups have raised concerns over Nusseibeh's potential leadership due to the UAE's role in Sudan's civil war.
    • The UAE is accused of supporting the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in Sudan.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Kenya has walked back its support for Lana Nusseibeh's candidacy.

    What to watch next

    • The official announcement of the UK's support for Lana Nusseibeh
    • The reaction of other countries to Nusseibeh's candidacy
    • The outcome of the UN secretary-general election
    Sources used for this update (19)
    1. www.theguardian.com — Emirati diplomat who helped deliver aid to Gaza enters UN ...
    2. Middle East Eye — Exclusive: UK leans towards backing UAE's Lana Nusseibeh for UN secretary-general
    3. The Guardian — The UAE has so much blood on its hands in Sudan. For its nominee to lead the UN would be an outrage | Nesrine Malik
    4. The Globe and Mail — UAE diplomat becomes front-runner in United Nations race, sparking criticism over Sudan role
    5. The Jerusalem Post — UAE’s Lana Nusseibeh receives more support in bid to become next UN secretary-general
    6. Bloomberg.com — UAE’s Nusseibeh Pledges Dialogue With Iran If Elected UN Chief
    7. i24NEWS — Israel’s Danon Praises UAE’s Nusseibeh But Stops Short Of Backing Her UN Bid
    8. U.S. News & World Report — Rights' Monitors Raise Concerns Over Senior UAE Diplomat Bid for Next UN Boss
    9. The EastAfrican — Kenya walks back support for UAE’s Lana in UN top job race
    10. Middle East Eye — Who is Lana Nusseibeh, the UAE diplomat hoping to become the next UN secretary-general?
    11. Geneva Solutions — UN secretary general race takes chaotic turn as controversial candidates enter the fray
    12. Middle East Eye — 'Autocratic capture': Rights groups say UAE diplomat Lana Nusseibeh too dangerous to lead UN
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