The News Agents Is a British arms deal helping to fuel the Sudan genocide?
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Oct 30, 2025 The discussion delves into the troubling presence of British-made military equipment in Sudan, linked to the RSF militia accused of genocide. It raises questions about the UK's arms export practices amidst the ongoing humanitarian crisis. The hosts shift focus to recent electoral developments in the Netherlands, exploring the surprising rise of a centrist candidate against Geert Wilders. They analyze the implications for populism, communication in politics, and the lessons Britain might learn from this political shift.
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UK Equipment Turned Up In Sudan
- UK-made military parts exported to the UAE have been found in RSF hands on Sudan battlefields, raising diversion concerns.
- This reveals how arms can be re-routed through third countries despite export controls and embargoes.
Robust Controls On Paper, Gaps In Practice
- The UK enforces strict export controls on paper but admits it must constantly assess diversion risk.
- Ministers claim there's no evidence of UK weapons or ammunition actively used in Sudan so far.
Darfur Embargo, Wider Sudan Exemptions
- A UN arms embargo covers Darfur but not the whole of Sudan because Russia and China blocked wider measures.
- That distinction creates routes for weapons to reach much of Sudan despite regional embargoes.