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US lawmakers seek to halt weapons sales to UAE, citing Sudan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -     U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen has introduced legislation seeking to halt American weapons sales to the United Arab Emirates until the United States certifies that the UAE is not arming the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan, according to an early version of his announcement seen by Reuters. Read full story

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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen has introduced legislation seeking to halt American weapons sales to the United Arab Emirates until the United States certifies that the UAE is not arming the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan, according to an early version of his announcement seen by Reuters.

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The resolution and legislation introduced by Sen. Chris Van Hollen and Rep. Sara Jacobs comes amid international frustration with the escalating Sudanese civil war, as well as the UAE's denial of involvement in the conflict.

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Congress bill seeks to block US arms sales to UAE over Sudan war

US Senator Chris Van Hollen has introduced legislation seeking to halt American weapons sales to the United Arab Emirates until the United States certifies that the UAE is not arming the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan, according to an early version of his announcement seen by Reuters. Van Hollen has filed a joint resolution of disapproval in the Senate, while fellow Democrat Sarah Jacobs has filed one in the House of Representa…

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… remote deserts near Sudan’s borders with Libya and Chad. …  governments, including China, Egypt, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
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Another group of lawmakers … to halt American weapons sales to the UAE until Washington …

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Weapons seizure in northern Darfur adds to fears foreign arms are fuelling Sudan war

The Sudan Liberation Movement (SLM) said on Thursday its fighters participating in Darfur Joint Force had intercepted a convoy smuggling weapons from Chad to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Darfur, accusing the United Arab Emirates of backing the paramilitary group. The SLM, led by Minni Minawi, said in a statement that the weapons were seized during an operation by a Joint Force in the desert region bordering Chad and Libya. The statement, se…

US lawmakers seek to halt weapons sales to UAE, citing Sudan

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