Macklemore’s Dubai Boycott Sparks Debate Over UAE’s Role in Sudan Conflict
Tuesday, 3 September 2024
Dubai, UAE – September 2024: U.S. rapper Macklemore recently canceled a highly anticipated concert in Dubai, citing moral concerns over the UAE’s alleged involvement in Sudan’s ongoing conflict. The United Arab Emirates has faced increasing scrutiny for allegedly supporting the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group accused of atrocities including genocide and ethnic cleansing in Sudan. In a statement posted on Instagram, Macklemore explained his decision, emphasizing the humanitarian disaster unfolding in Sudan, where tens of thousands have been killed, and millions face starvation. “I have to ask myself what is my intention as an artist? If I take the money, while knowing it doesn’t sit right with my […]
Macklemore’s Dubai Boycott Sparks Debate Over UAE’s Role in Sudan Conflict
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