UN Complaint Filed Over UAE Detention of Sudanese Comedian

A US human rights lawyer, Suad Abdel Aziz, has lodged a complaint with the OHCHR regarding the detention of Sudanese comedian Muiad Saeed in the UAE, where he was arrested by RSF militants and UAE security agents in June 2025 for criticizing the RSF. After fleeing to Morocco on November 15, Saeed faced online threats linked to his prior detainment. The complaint highlights alarming security coordination between the UAE and the RSF targeting Sudanese critics abroad, calling for urgent protective measures.

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