Rights groups reject Emirati diplomat for UN top job
The 48-year-old Lana Nusseibeh is vying to become the first woman and only the second Arab to become the United Nations secretary-general.
United Nations: Human rights organizations have criticized Emirati diplomat Lana Nusseibeh for her bid to become the first woman and the second Arab to serve as UN secretary-general, questioning her suitability due to the UAE's alleged support for Sudan's paramilitary forces. Nusseibeh, who has served as the UAE's permanent representative to the UN since 2013, is vying for the top position in the international body.
However, her candidacy has been met with skepticism from Human Rights Watch and the British NGO Protection Approaches, which argue that she has not demonstrated sufficient independence from her home country. Nusseibeh denies the accusations against the UAE, stating that she is taking a leave of absence to focus on the conflict in Sudan, which she believes will be a crucial test for her potential leadership.
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