UAE detains prominent Sudanese civil society spokesperson

The United Arab Emirates has detained a prominent Sudanese civil society activist, Nader Maryoud, who is a spokesperson for the pro-democracy Resistance Committees. His family and colleagues believe the arrest is a direct result of his public criticism of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group engaged in a war with the Sudanese military. The detention highlights the UAE's role as a key backer of the RSF, which has been accused of genocide and numerous atrocities, including mass killings and sexual violence. Evidence suggests the UAE is supplying the RSF with advanced weaponry through complex networks, drawing increased international scrutiny.