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

Author: Aggrey Mutambo, Mawahib AbdallatifPublished on: October 24, 2026Country: United Arab Emirates

World / InternationalPolitics

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

The United Arab Emirates nominated senior diplomat Lana Zaki Nusseibeh for the post of United Nations secretary-general on Wednesday. Hours after the announcement, questions emerged about her role in defending Abu Dhabi against allegations of involvement in Sudan's war. The controversy has clouded her late bid to lead the UN.

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