Canada Urged to Take Action to Stop Flow of Weapons to Sudan

As Prime Minister Mark Carney gets ready to travel to the United Arab Emirates, human rights advocates are urging his government to intervene in the transfer of weapons from the UAE to a Sudanese militia responsible for acts of ethnic violence. Despite UAE’s denial of arming the Rapid Support Forces militia, multiple human rights organizations suspect that humanitarian aid flights are being used to transport weapons to Sudan. Allegations have arisen that these shipments may include arms made in Canada. World Vision Canada’s policy director, Martin Fischer, emphasizes the importance for countries like Canada to demonstrate their values during such challenging times.