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UAE Sidesteps EU Censure in Sudan Resolution After Reported Lobbying

The European Parliament approved a resolution on the Sudan conflict that stopped short of naming the UAE over alleged ties to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), instead referring to "external enablers." The text condemned atrocities by both sides and urged an immediate ceasefire. UAE envoy Lana Nusseibeh welcomed the resolution, while UAE officials described her visit to Strasbourg as routine. Saudi Arabia is pressing the U.S. to help mediate, and a recent peace plan has received mixed responses.

01:21 AM, 11/29/2025Politics
UAE Sidesteps EU Censure in Sudan Resolution After Reported Lobbying

The European Parliament adopted a resolution on the conflict in Sudan that notably did not name the United Arab Emirates despite reports that Abu Dhabi had provided support to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Lawmakers condemned atrocities by both sides and urged an immediate ceasefire, but proposed amendments explicitly criticizing the UAE were dropped, with the final text referring only to "external enablers."

The resolution condemned violence and civilian suffering across Sudan and called for an urgent end to hostilities. Instead of singling out countries, it used broader language designed to highlight outside interference without identifying specific states.

"The resolution is timely," said Lana Nusseibeh, the UAE's envoy to the European Union. She welcomed calls for a ceasefire and said both the RSF and the Sudanese Armed Forces had inflicted "profound suffering" on civilians.

Officials in Abu Dhabi sought to downplay suggestions of an aggressive lobbying campaign. A UAE official said Nusseibeh's presence in Strasbourg coincided with the parliament's session and formed part of her regular diplomatic engagements.

Regionally, Saudi Arabia has been urging United States involvement to help mediate the fighting. A recent U.S. peace proposal has drawn mixed reactions from the warring parties on the ground, underscoring the complexity of securing a negotiated end to the violence.

Analysts say the omission of direct references to the UAE could reflect a combination of diplomatic pressure and a desire among some European lawmakers to keep the resolution focused on ceasefire and humanitarian measures rather than assigning blame to specific external actors.

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