Rights monitors question UAE diplomat bid for UN chief

· Politics · United Arab Emirates

Rights monitors raised concerns over a senior UAE diplomat's bid to become the next UN secretary-general, citing Lana Nusseibeh's role in championing the country's foreign policy and denying the UAE's role in fuelling the conflict in Sudan. The concerns add to scrutiny of the selection process for the world body's top job.

Why it matters：The race for UN secretary-general is a test of whether the institution can retain credibility amid accusations of influence by powerful states.

Key points

  • Lana Nusseibeh is a senior UAE diplomat.
  • Rights monitors cited her foreign-policy role and denial of UAE involvement in Sudan.

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