Lana Nusseibeh appears to have the support of Russia and the US, but her role glossing the horror in Sudan makes her unsuitable – and we should say so Since the devastating war in Sudan began in 2023, some of the best investigative work uncovering those responsible has been carried out by the UN panel of experts. Its reports have revealed clear evidence that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been funnelling weapons and providing mercenaries to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a Sudanese paramilitary group that has been accused of genocide . It is these reports, produced by UN-funded investigators, that the UN secretary general, António Guterres, cites whenever he speaks about Sudan. Continue reading...
Britain’s veto could stop the UAE’s choice from running the United Nations. Miliband must use it | Steve Bloomfield
Source: The Guardian
Original reporting
The Guardian: read the full reportRelated stories
The Guardian
Planned asylum seeker detention centre next to Oxfordshire sewage works criticised
Thames Water says detainees at proposed accommodation should expect to experience insect swarms and strong smells A Home Office plan to build asylum seeker detention facilities next to a sewage pump is facing objections after water company officials warned that detainees should expect to experience insect swarms and strong smells. Proposed secure accommodation blocks at Campsfield House immigration removal centre in Oxfordshire will be 20 metres from a sewage pumping station, according to a written submission from Thames Water. Continue reading...
NPR Politics2 outlets
Judge temporarily blocks Trump from moving ahead on Washington public golf course redevelopment
A federal judge on Saturday ordered a two-week delay to any work at a historic Washington public golf course not far from the White House.
The Guardian
UK government to consider changing age of consent after allegations against Russell Brand
Deputy prime minister says change would be a massive step but ‘deserves proper consideration and scrutiny’ The government has said it will consider calls to change the age of consent after a woman waived her right to anonymity to publicly claim she was raped by Russell Brand as a 16-year-old schoolgirl. Mia Latter, now 37, alleged she had been orally raped by the jailed comedian when she was a teenager and he was 30 years old. Continue reading...
NPR Politics
Florida city cancels St. Patrick's Day parade, citing new anti-DEI law
A new Florida law that prohibits taxpayer dollars from going toward diversity initiatives has prompted Delray Beach to cancel its St. Patrick's Day parade after a nearly 60-year run.
BBC Politics
UK ethics watchdog chief steps back from role over sexual misconduct claims
The government says Stuart Sterling has stepped back from his role after claims made during the early 2000s emerged.
NPR Politics
'We can't let them down' -- After midterm wins, Democrats turn to charting path ahead
Democrats from across the country descended on Denver for a two-day conference to chart the course of their party after sweeping victories in the midterm elections.