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Dubai’s real estate market has a reputation for being a safe haven for dirty money. Our latest report reveals that Hemedti, leader of the brutal Rapid Support Forces militia, has joined the ranks: we’ve now linked him to a $1.7 million property portfolio in Dubai. While the UAE continues to deny supporting the RSF, this investigation is the third report by The Sentry that documents financial and operational links between Hemedti’s family, the RSF, and the UAE. thesentry.org/reports/hemedt…

Congratulations to the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative on its 11th anniversary! John Prendergast, The Sentry’s co-founder and Aurora Prize Selection Committee Member, reflects on the vision behind @AuroraPrize_ and the importance of supporting courageous humanitarians around the world.

Today marks the first anniversary of the Ugandan army’s @MODVA_UPDF deployment in #SouthSudan at the request of the government. The absence of clearly defined timelines, operational boundaries, and rules of engagement for this mission raise a range of concerns regarding fiscal transparency, human rights, and environmental protection. apnews.com/article/south-…

“The United States expects all parties to the Washington Accords to fully implement their commitments, including by the DRC immediately neutralizing the FDLR armed group and its associated groups and Rwanda withdrawing its troops and military equipment from the DRC.”

Breaking: The U.S. Department of State will impose visa restrictions on several senior Rwandan officials for fueling instability in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). state.gov/releases/offic…

More than 200 people died on Tuesday in a landslide triggered by heavy rains at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the country's mines ministry said on Wednesday. reuters.com/business/envir…

The devastating conflict where both sides have reasons to keep fighting bbc.in/4aZQ30t

Following the @AsstSecStateAF visit to #Bamako in February, the @USTreasury delisted three Malian officials sanctioned for facilitating #Russia's #Wagner group entry into #Mali. With no meaningful change in Bamako's behavior and Russia's growing presence in Mali, this action is premature at best and a gift to Moscow at worst. reuters.com/world/africa/u…

South Sudan’s reported $2 billion gold-for-infrastructure road deal has the potential to boost the economy, but only if it is transparent and accountable. Without strong oversight of procurement and gold production, the agreement risks reinforcing the corruption that has fueled conflict for years. theradiocommunity.org/cabinet-approv…

The United States is sanctioning the Rwandan Defense Force (RDF) and four senior RDF officials for supporting M23 and perpetuating the conflict in eastern DRC in violation of the Washington Accords. The United States is resolved to uphold the Washington Accords and ensure all parties deliver on the promises of this historic agreement.

Breaking: The United States has sanctioned the entire Rwandan army and four senior Rwandan officers for “supporting, training, and fighting alongside the March 23 Movement (M23)”. The sanctions provide an incentive for peace and send a strong signal to Rwanda to reverse its illicit exploitation in eastern DR Congo. apnews.com/article/us-rwa… @SashaLezh

The links between the United Arab Emirates and the Rapid Support Forces continue to emerge. We’ve discovered that Hemedti, the leader of Sudan’s genocidal RSF, is linked to a $1.7 million property portfolio in the UAE. The Sentry believes that the Dagalo family may have significant property holdings in the UAE, possibly held via front companies. Do you have any details? Please contact us securely via the methods detailed on our website: thesentry.org/shareinfo/ Read the full investigation ➡️ thesentry.org/reports/hemedt…

New report: we’ve revealed new property holdings linked to Mohamed ‘Hemedti' Hamdan Dagalo, leader of the genocidal RSF. And we believe these properties may be just the tip of the iceberg. As the war continues in Sudan, Hemedti’s growing property portfolio stands in stark contrast to the suffering of millions of displaced Sudanese. 👉 Read the full report below. 👉 Share to help raise awareness about how conflict-linked money flows. 👉 Follow our page for more investigations like this. thesentry.org/reports/hemedt…

Sudan is the largest humanitarian and displacement crisis in the world. Yet we’ve discovered that Mohamed ‘Hemedti' Hamdan Dagalo, the leader of the Rapid Support Forces, is linked to a $1.7 million property portfolio in Dubai. While he buys new real estate, millions of Sudanese people remain displaced by the RSF’s actions. Dig into the evidence: thesentry.org/reports/hemedt… #KeepEyesOnSudan

The @premierleague is more than sport. It is a global brand with global consequences. Our new op-ed in @washingtonpost argues that the league’s financial ties to the #UAE, including “Emirates: Fly Better” on Arsenal’s shirt and Emirati ownership stakes, raise serious moral concerns given the UAE's support of the RSF, the militia accused of genocide and mass atrocities in Sudan. The Emirati royal family owns clubs across Europe, controls New York City FC, and holds a major branding partnership with the @NBA, relationships facing growing scrutiny from human rights advocates. Ownership and sponsorship are not morally neutral. Arsenal’s decision to end its Visit Rwanda deal showed fan pressure works. The question is whether similar accountability will apply to the Premier League’s relationship with the UAE. Fans are stakeholders. washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/… #WashingtonPost #PremierLeague #HumanRights #Sudan #SportsBusiness #Accountability

Tomorrow: Join John Prendergast, The Sentry's co-founder, and other experts for a conversation on nonviolent paths to peace in Sudan. Register for the virtual event here: paxchristi.net/event/sudan-po… @PaxChristi

We commend the recent US sanctions on three RSF leaders. But it's not enough. Far more is needed to impose real financial consequences on the #RSF and on the networks that sustain it, including its backers in Abu Dhabi. thesentry.org/2026/02/20/809… #KeepEyesOnSudan #UAE