UAE promises not to arm Sudan paramilitaries, US lawmakers say

The United Arab Emirates has reassured the United States that it has ceased providing weapons to paramilitaries in Sudan, prompting US lawmakers to drop opposition to a $1.2 billion arms sale to the Gulf state. The UAE pledged to halt transfers to Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces amid concerns of escalating violence in the country, with lawmakers warning of future blocks if compliance is not maintained. The move comes as the UN experts previously found credible evidence of the UAE arming the RSF, leading to increased scrutiny on arms sales and potential implications for regional conflicts.

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