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Over the past two years, the latest conflict in Sudan is estimated to have claimed at least 150,000 lives. Now, human rights organisation FairSquare has provided the latest calls for the British government’s Foreign Office to consider sanctions and investigate the role of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al-Nahyan — owner of Manchester City and deputy prime minister of Abu Dhabi — in the UAE government's alleged support of a paramilitary group accused of committing war crimes in the country. This follows on from former leader of the Conservative Party Iain Duncan Smith stating in parliament in January that Mansour was “possibly the most high-profile UAE investor in the UK economy” and arguing that the Foreign Office should undertake a “full assessment of whether representatives of the UAE Government may meet the criteria for sanctions”. The UK government has already sanctioned several private individuals and organisations in connection to the atrocities taking place in Sudan, which UN officials have stated carry “hallmarks of genocide”. The UAE strongly denies being a party to the conflict or supporting either side. @jwhitey98 explains why there have been calls to investigate potential sanctions against Man City's owner and what the possible consequences would be. 🔗 nytimes.com/athletic/7242938…