“Manchester City Council’s ties to Emirati officials have given the UAE’s government valuable reputational cover while it backs forces committing atrocities in Sudan. Mayoral candidates should not stay silent about the UAE’s record despite the money flowing through Manchester.” - Joey Shea, HRW
UK: Manchester Mayoral Candidates Should Condemn UAE AbusesCandidates in the upcoming Greater Manchester mayoral by-election should publicly commit to engaging with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) government on its egregious human rights record if elected.www.hrw.org