Generated Title: The UAE: From Ally to Arms Dealer? My Take on Their Shady Sudan Game.
Okay, let's get this straight. The UAE, supposedly our "ally," is arming the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan? Give me a break. I mean, are we really surprised?
The "Grave Concern" Charade
The UN Security Council expresses "grave concern" – oh, really? The EU pledges "restrictive measures"? That's rich. It's like watching a bunch of toddlers pretend to be firefighters while the house burns down. Kholood Khair, that Sudanese analyst, nails it: "Western countries issue condemnation after condemnation, but do nothing." Sounds about right.
It’s always the same song and dance. Everyone wrings their hands, issues strongly worded statements, and then goes back to counting their money. Meanwhile, thousands are dead in El Fasher.
And get this: the Sudanese ambassador to India, Mohammed Abdalla Ali Eltom, is straight-up accusing the UAE of supplying weapons via Libya and Chad. He wants the RSF designated as a terrorist organization. Bold move, considering how much everyone seems to tiptoe around the UAE's delicate sensibilities. According to a report in The Hindu, UAE supplying weapons to Rapid Support Forces: Sudanese Ambassador to India Eltom.
But wait, let's think about this for a second. Is anyone really surprised the UAE is playing both sides? They’re cozying up to everyone, from the Philippines (applying to join the CPTPP) to... well, whoever greases their palms. It's like they're trying to collect countries like Pokémon cards. Gotta catch 'em all! As reported by Nikkei Asia, both the Philippines and UAE apply to join CPTPP to counter Trump tariffs.
Personal Connections, Political Disconnects
And that Celina Jaitly story? Her brother, a retired Indian Army Major, allegedly detained in the UAE over "national security concerns" since September 2024? The Delhi High Court is involved, the Ministry of External Affairs is "looking into it"... it's a freakin' Kafka novel playing out in real-time.
"A Ray Of Hope," she calls it on Instagram. Man, that's gotta sting. Imagine your sibling vanishing into the black box of UAE "national security." You’d be screaming bloody murder.
It just shows how easily things can go south, even when you think you're dealing with a "partner." One minute you're signing trade deals, the next your brother-in-law is disappeared.
I mean, what the hell is going on over there? Is the UAE just running wild, funding conflicts and detaining people on a whim? And are we, the supposed champions of democracy and human rights, just going to stand by and watch?
Then again, maybe I'm expecting too much. Maybe this is just how the world works. Shady deals, backroom alliances, and innocent people caught in the crossfire.
The Drone Factor
Eltom says the RSF is using "strategic drones" capable of long-duration flights. Those aren't exactly off-the-shelf toys you pick up at Best Buy. That means serious state-level involvement. Someone is giving the RSF some cutting-edge tech, and all fingers are pointing towards the UAE.
The Sudanese envoy said that stopping the supply of weapons by the UAE to the RSF will be the “first step” in “ending the war.” Offcourse, that would be the logical solution but it seems no one is listening.
So, What's the Real Story?
The UAE is playing a dangerous game, and our "leaders" are letting them get away with it. They're arming militias, destabilizing regions, and generally acting like the world's biggest bunch of cowboys. And we're just issuing strongly worded statements. Pathetic.
