Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has raised concerns that the so-called “Board of Peace”, inaugurated by US President Donald Trump, could undermine international law and human rights, citing the presence of Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak from the United Arab Emirates.
The group questioned the presence of the UAE in a body supposedly dedicated to peace, when it’s allegedly involved in supporting one side of the continuing Sudanese Civil War.
Essentially a violent falling out between two rival warlords, the foremost factions within the war are the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF). Around 150,000 have been killed and greater than 13 million have been displaced in consequence of the war.
Both sides have been accused of committing atrocities against civilians and each have allegedly received backing from foreign powers. While the RSF has supposedly received support from the UAE, African militia groups and the Russian Wagner Group, the SAF reportedly has enjoyed the backing of Egypt and Saudi Arabia. The UAE has denied providing assistance to the RSF.
Trump’s Board of Peace might be joined by Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, a high official within the UAE government and the present Chairman of Manchester City Football Club.
Dr Khataza Gondwe, director of advocacy at CSW, said, “It is quite duplicitous of the UAE to be investing in international peacebuilding whilst it continues to fuel the conflict in Sudan, not to say the deeply worrying impact the Board of Peace is more likely to have on the international system and human rights framework.
“This further exposes the clear connections between Manchester City’s governance – and that of several other football clubs – and serious human rights concerns, underlining the necessity for the Premier League to carry club owners who’re implicated in human rights violations to account.”
Earlier this month, CSW launched a campaign calling on the world of football to carry Manchester City owner, and UAE Deputy Prime Minister, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, to account for the role his government is allegedly playing in Sudan. It has received over 1,000 signatures.
Manchester City has been contacted for comment.
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