The British government approved weapons exports to the United Arab Emirates even after being told that the UAE had diverted UK military equipment to paramilitaries accused of committing genocide in Sudan, it has emerged.
It was reported last month that British-manufactured small-arms target systems and engines for armoured personnel carriers were found in Rapid Support Forces (RSF) hands in combat zones in Sudan.
MEE has previously revealed that the UAE provides the RSF militia with extensive logistical and military support.
The UN Security Council, of which Britain is a member, received information in March alleging that the UAE may have supplied British-made arms to the RSF, according to the Guardian.
But it has now emerged that Britain then continued to approve exports to the UAE for military equipment.
