Sky News 'to end ties with UAE-based Sky News Arabia' over Sudan war

Sky News 'to end ties with UAE-based Sky News Arabia' over Sudan war Submitted by Alex MacDonald on Wed, 03/18/2026 - 11:33 Sky staff say outlet became 'mouthpiece' for UAE and whitewashed RSF atrocities in Darfur Emiratis stand in front of the Sky News Arabia logo during the launch of the network in Abu Dhabi on 6 May 2012 (AFP/Marwan Naamani) Off Sky News is set to sever ties with its UAE-based Arabic sister channel over the broadcaster's coverage of the war in Sudan . According to the Daily Telegraph, the company will withdraw Sky News Arabia’s licence to use its brand next year after it was accused of whitewashing human rights abuses carried out by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan. The group has been accused of genocide and mass sexual violence in Darfur.