Sudan war controversy clouds Lana Nusseibeh's late charge for UN top job

UAE's Minister of State Lana Nusseibeh speaks during an interview with Reuters about the ongoing Iran war and the attacks targeting the country, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, March 13, 2026.

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Hours after the United Arab Emirates nominated senior diplomat Lana Zaki Nusseibeh for the post of United Nations Secretary-General on Wednesday, questions emerged over her role in defending Abu Dhabi against allegations of involvement in Sudan's war.