Sky considers ending controversial UAE news joint venture

March 18, 2026

TL;DR

Sky is considering ending its joint venture with UAE's Sky News Arabia.
Accusations include broadcasting propaganda and denying genocide.
Concerns have arisen over Sky News Arabia's coverage of the atrocities in Sudan by the UAE-backed RSF.
The channel has been accused of whitewashing genocide and a reporter's spouse is a senior official in the RSF.
Sudan banned Sky News Arabia from operating in its territory.
A UN fact-finding mission concluded the RSF's actions had the hallmarks of genocide.
The UAE denies responsibility for atrocities committed by the RSF.
Sky News Arabia launched in 2012 with a stated aim of independence and unbiased reporting.

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