Africa: NBA Risks ‘Sportswashing’ Through Its UAE Ties
Beirut — Emirati Military Support For Group Linked to Atrocities in Sudan The National Basketball Association (NBA) risks “sportswashing” the UAE’s egregious human rights record by expanding its financial partnership with its government, Human Rights Watch said today. The 2026 NBA Final series began on June 3, 2026, and is ongoing. The UAE hosts high-profile…