https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/uae-diplomat-running-for-un-chief-faces-questions-over-her-country-s-support-for-sudan-rebelsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/uae-diplomat-running-for-un-chief-faces-questions-over-her-country-s-support-for-sudan-rebelshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/uae-diplomat-running-for-un-chief-faces-questions-over-her-country-s-support-for-sudan-rebels#u159935Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:16:50 +0000Senior United Arab Emirates diplomat Lana Nusseibeh has entered the race for United Nations secretary-general, introducing a fresh contender into a previously deadlocked contest. Nusseibeh, who holds Palestinian roots and defends UAE-Israel relations, now faces questions regarding her country's reported support for rebels in Sudan. Her candidacy arrives as the selection process for the next UN leader enters a decisive phase. Organizations such as the Center for International Policy have voiced opposition to her bid, complicating her path to the top post.Why it mattersThe entry of Nusseibe