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Emirati UN diplomat Nusseibeh enters race for secretary general
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Lana Nusseibeh, the UAE's ambassador to the United Nations who helped facilitate humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza, announced her candidacy for UN secretary general, The Guardian reported. Nusseibeh has secured an endorsement from Palestine, though her campaign faces scrutiny over the UAE's human rights record and alleged funding of the Rapid Support Forces militia in Sudan.
Nusseibeh's diplomatic role included coordinating aid access to Gaza during the current conflict. Her entry into the race positions her among candidates seeking to lead the international organization in its next leadership transition.
