Whistleblower accuses Foreign Office of ‘censoring’ warning of Sudan genocide

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 8 min read 100% complete by Mark TownsendDecember 3, 2025 at 12:40 PM

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A whistleblower has accused the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) of censoring a risk assessment on Sudan. The analyst claims that warnings of a potential genocide in Darfur were removed from the report, which was compiled shortly after the outbreak of Sudan's civil war in April 2023. The whistleblower believes the censorship may have been motivated by a desire to protect the United Arab Emirates, a UK ally accused of supporting the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), who are allegedly committing genocidal acts. The analyst highlighted the UK's role as the UN Security Council's "penholder" on Sudan, emphasizing the seriousness of the alleged censorship. A former FCDO official corroborated these concerns, suggesting that suppressing the risk of genocide served to shield the UAE from scrutiny.

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Rapid Support Forces (RSF) 50% Darfur ×260% United Arab Emirates (UAE) 70% Sudan ×480%

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