Trump sides with MBS on Sudan - what now for UAE? | MEE Live

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It probably wasn’t on Trump’s charts. And it wasn’t on the list of policies to watch - as news outlets geared up for the Saudi Crown Prince’s first trip to the US in almost a decade. But last week, MEE reported on a phone call between Mohamed bin Salman and the commander of the Sudanese Armed Forces, Abdul Fattah al-Burhan. MBS told the general he would lobby the US President to weigh in on Sudan’s war, and to strangle foreign support for Burhan’s paramilitary rival. Sudan is facing the world’s biggest humanitarian crisis with over half the population, roughly 25 million people facing famine, displacement and bloodshed after a 2023 vicious power struggle descended into ruthless civil war. The need to end the violence is urgent. But why does the Saudi prince care so much? And can the US President really do anything about it? MEE Live's Mathilda Mallinson breaks this down with reporters Sean Mathews and Oscar Rickett. Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0fZh5SBxxMNYdg0VzRFkg/join Catch previous episodes of MEE LIVE, our biweekly news programme exploring the stories shaping our world through breaking coverage, expert analysis, and hard-hitting interviews. Originally airing Tuesdays & Thursdays at 12pm ET | 5pm GMT Got a story tip or question? Reach us at [email protected] Subscribe to our channel: http://ow.ly/AVlW30n1OWH Subscribe to MEE Telegram channel to stay up to date: https://t.me/MiddleEastEye_TG Middle East Eye Website: https://middleeasteye.net Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@middleeasteye Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/MiddleEastEye Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/MiddleEastEye Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiddleEastEye