US Senators Demand Halt of Arms Sales to UAE Over Sudan Conflict
A bipartisan group of over 20 U.S. senators, led by Chris Van Hollen, formally urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to suspend specific arms sales to the United Arab Emirates. The senators cited credible reports that the UAE continues to provide military support to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). They warned that such sales fuel the ongoing civil war and contribute to the impending humanitarian catastrophe in the besieged city of El Obeid.
Date: August 4, 2026
Location: District of Columbia, United States
Conflict: Sudanese Civil War
Category: diplomacy
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: AllAfrica