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UK Calls for Darfur Report Publication Sparks UAE Military Export Questions
UK demands Sudan Darfur report published as military exports to UAE rise.
In brief
UK demands Sudan Darfur report published as military exports to UAE rise. Dr. Amjad Farid says UK's call to publish Darfur experts' report raises questions over military exports to UAE after leaked report shows Emirati support for RSF militia. Originally reported by Allafrica.
UK calls for Darfur report publication
Dr. Amjad Farid said Britain's call to publish the Panel of Experts on Darfur report raises questions about military export consistency to UAE.
Report shows Emirati support for RSF militia
The leaked report contains a section on Emirati support for the Rapid Support Forces militia and was submitted to Security Council members on July 13.
UAE military export licenses increase
British military equipment export licenses to UAE under Category ML10 rose from £4 million in 2023 to £87 million in 2024 and £77 million in 2025.
Panel of Experts report credibility
The Panel of Experts previously issued a report concluding that evidence concerning Emirati support and arms supplies to the militia had a degree of credibility.
Dr. Amjad's key question
Dr. Amjad asked whether Britain would support full report publication and hold arms suppliers accountable while reviewing military export licenses to UAE.
What it means
Dr. Amjad Farid says UK's call to publish Darfur experts' report raises questions over military exports to UAE after leaked report shows Emirati support for RSF militia.
