Biden urges world to 'stop arming generals' in Sudan

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00:00During their discussions, US President Biden and UAE President Zayed both expressed their

00:05concern about the growing humanitarian situation in Sudan.

00:10Since the war broke out in April of last year, tens of thousands of people have been killed,

00:15millions of people have been displaced, and a famine has now been declared.

00:21But these discussions come amid growing scrutiny over the UAE's alleged role in the conflict.

00:28The Emirates has been accused of supporting the RSF by providing them with arms, with

00:34ammunition, with drones and even with intelligence.

00:38The Emirates has also reportedly opened a hospital in neighbouring Chad in order to

00:42treat RSF soldiers crossing the border.

00:46Now this alleged support continues despite an arms embargo having recently been extended

00:53by the UN Security Council, although that embargo has long been criticised for being

00:59ineffective.

01:01Now on Wednesday, a separate meeting will be held as part of the UN General Assembly

01:06that will focus purely on the humanitarian needs in Sudan.

01:11According to the UN, the country has received less than 50% of the aid that it needs.

01:18However, the escalating situation in Lebanon is going to likely divert attention and resources

01:26away from Sudan.

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