Rights group accuses UAE of being transit point for mercenaries on way to Sudan

BBC World Tuesday 26 May 2026, 14:37 UTC 1 min read

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A rights group has accused the United Arab Emirates of acting as a transit point for mercenaries heading to Sudan. The UAE has formally denied any involvement in the civil war and stated that it is currently investigating these allegations.

The United Arab Emirates has denied any involvement in the civil war and says it investigates alleged links.

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