Allegations of Suppressed Intelligence Emerge
A human rights investigator from Yale University is expected to present testimony to a British parliamentary select committee, alleging that the UK government opted to prioritize its relationship with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over publicly addressing intelligence concerning potential mass atrocities in Sudan. The accusations suggest that the Foreign Office may have failed to act on early warnings of a possible genocide due to diplomatic considerations.
Warnings of Ethiopian Support for Sudanese Militia
According to Nathaniel Raymond, an American human rights investigator at Yale University, the British government reportedly possessed intelligence as early as 2024 indicating that Ethiopia appeared to be providing support to a militia involved in Sudan's civil conflict. However, this information was allegedly not made public, reportedly out of concern for potential repercussions with the UAE.
UAE Pressure Cited in Withholding Information
Raymond claims that in May 2024, officials from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) communicated to him that "significant private pressure" from the UAE was the reason the UK would not publicly disclose information connecting Ethiopia and the emirates to their alleged support for the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
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