# Rights groups oppose UAE diplomat Lana Nusseibeh’s bid for UN chief over Sudan allegations

https://mins.news/en/item/118362

- France 24, 2026-10-28 02:56 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20261028-lana-nusseibeh-un-chief-uae-sudan-rights-groups

> Human rights groups urged countries on Tuesday to reject UAE diplomat Lana Nusseibeh’s campaign to become UN secretary-general, pointing to allegations that Abu Dhabi funds Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces. The UAE denies the claims. Nusseibeh is seeking to become the first woman to lead the United Nations.

## Related coverage

- [Sudanese diaspora and rights groups denounce UAE nominee for UN chief](https://mins.news/en/item/121892) — The Guardian, 2026-10-30
- [Sudan atrocities shadow UAE diplomat’s bid to lead the UN](https://mins.news/en/video/118265) — DW News, 2026-10-27
- [Rights monitors voice concern over senior UAE diplomat’s bid to become next UN chief](https://mins.news/en/item/117753) — Reuters, 2026-10-27