Manchester in the UK and El Fasher in Sudan are thousands of miles apart. But they are more closely connected than you might think.

You may already know that the conflict between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) has plunged Sudan into one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises, where abuses by both parties against civilians may amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity. 

While each warring party is backed by various international actors, there is credible evidence that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) continues to provide extensive military and financial support to the RSF. 

Sheikh Mansour is vice-president and deputy prime minister of the UAE, as well as the president’s brother. He is well-placed to intervene in the UAE’s role in this conflict. Furthermore, he has well-documented personal ties to the leader of the RSF, General Mohamed Hamdan ‘Hemedti’ Dagalo. 

So would it surprise you to discover that Sheikh Mansour – a man described as Hemedti’s closest ally – is also the owner of Manchester City Football Club? 

Join the campaign: 

Call on the Premier League to raise the UAE’s role in prolonging and profiting from the conflict directly with Sheikh Mansour, and to insist that the UAE ends its support for the RSF. 

Go to csw.org.uk/Eyes-On-Sudan for opportunities to respond with action.