Biden and Harris to Host UAE Leader Amid Accusations of Arming Sudan's RSF with Chinese Drones

Sep 21, 2024, 02:40 PM

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been implicated in supplying weapons, including Chinese drones, to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia in Sudan's Darfur region. The RSF has been accused of committing atrocities such as mass rape and murder, contributing to a severe humanitarian crisis marked by starvation and displacement. Despite these actions, President Biden and Vice President Harris have not publicly demanded that the UAE cease its support for the RSF. Biden and Harris are set to host the UAE's leader on Monday. The UAE has allegedly used the Red Crescent as a cover for its arms shipments. Nicholas Kristof, an opinion columnist for the New York Times, has reported extensively on the situation, highlighting the deliberate policy of rape by the RSF and the global indifference to the crisis. Kamala Harris and the Department of State are increasing pressure on the UAE to halt its support for the RSF. The ongoing conflict poses a significant risk of famine in the region.