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One of the @nba.com's biggest sponsors is the #UAE. They also sponsor a genocidal militia in #Sudan. @nba.com Make the right call. End the @emirates.bsky.social deal. bloodontheball.org/ #NBAPlayoffs #EmiratesNBACup #NBA

Breaking: our new investigation reveals a major shift in the funding of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), one of the deadliest armed groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Explore the findings and share: thesentry.org/reports/gold...

The UAE sponsors the @nba.com & the @nyknicks.bsky.social. They also sponsor a genocidal militia in Sudan with weapons and drones. Genocide and other mass atrocities should be a red line for the NBA. Tell the NBA & the New York Knicks: Drop the UAE Learn more and act now: bloodontheball.org/

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Same sponsor. Two realities. The @nba.com is partnering with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on a $300M deal while Sudan burns. No matter who wins the NBA Finals, the people of Sudan lose. The @nba.com made the wrong call. End the @emirates.bsky.social deal bloodontheball.org/ #EmiratesNBACup

The NBA’s partnership with the UAE is laundering the reputation of a regime that supports a militia responsible for committing mass atrocities in Sudan, write Eric A. Friedman and The Sentry's (@thesentryorg.bsky.social) John Prendergast.

The #UAE has spent $4.5B+ sponsoring sports leagues and teams around the world to sportswash its image. They use commercial branding partnerships to try to enhance their reputation and to make a profit. Tell @nba.com @arsenalfc.bsky.social and other sports leagues: DROP UAE SPONSORSHIPS.

For 75 years, @nba.com players and coaches have stood up against injustice. But today, they have a a $300M sponsorship with the #UAE. The UAE also sponsors a genocidal militia in #Sudan. The NBA made the wrong call. End the @emiratesairways.bsky.social deal. youtu.be/KSB6Xm_tXEo

The #UAE sponsors the @nba.com & the @nyknicks.bsky.social. They also sponsor a genocidal militia in #Sudan with weapons and drones. They would hate for you to share this: bloodontheball.org/ #NBAPlayoffs #NBA #Sudan #SudanWar #NYKnicks

New investigation: A shadowy Libyan businessman is active in virtually every layer of eastern Libya’s economy, all while being protected by the Haftar family. Our investigation reveals Ahmed Gadalla as the Haftar family’s most versatile financial operator. Learn more: thesentry.org/reports/east...

Today marks the first anniversary of the Ugandan army’s deployment in #SouthSudan. The absence of clearly defined timelines, operational boundaries, and rules of engagement for this mission raise a concerns regarding fiscal transparency and human rights. apnews.com/article/sout...

New report: we’ve revealed new property holdings linked to Mohamed ‘Hemedti' Hamdan Dagalo, leader of the genocidal RSF. And we believe these properties may be just the tip of the iceberg. Share to help raise awareness about how conflict-linked money flows 👉 thesentry.org/reports/heme...

Sudan is the largest humanitarian and displacement crisis in the world. Yet we’ve discovered that Mohamed ‘Hemedti' Hamdan Dagalo, the leader of the Rapid Support Forces, is linked to a $1.7 million property portfolio in Dubai. thesentry.org/reports/heme... #KeepEyesOnSudan

Dubai’s real estate market has a reputation for being a safe haven for dirty money. Our latest report reveals that Hemedti, leader of the brutal RSF militia, has joined the ranks: we’ve now linked him to a $1.7 million property portfolio in Dubai. Read it here: thesentry.org/reports/heme...

Tomorrow: Join John Prendergast, The Sentry's co-founder, and other experts for a conversation on nonviolent paths to peace in Sudan. Register for the virtual event here: paxchristi.net/event/sudan-...

“The fight against corruption is imperative for protecting the integrity of markets and defending human rights, both at home and abroad.” - Uzra Zeya, president and CEO of @humanrights1st.bsky.social

Check out our executive director, Justyna Gudzowska, in the new season of the Irish Sun podcast The Kinahan's Downfall, where she likens Dubai to Mos Eisley Cantina in Star Wars—a crossroads where the galaxy's rogues gather, regardless of their criminal (or sanctioned!) status. pod.link/1676062124

Corruption, conflict, and unchecked greed are accelerating worldwide. The Sentry follows the money, exposes wrongdoing, and pushes for accountability. Every dollar is matched—but only until midnight tonight. Give now to double your impact. thesentry.givevirtuous.org/donate/suppo...

Our 2025 Impact Report is out. This year, The Sentry exposed corruption in Libya, Wagner’s failures in Mali, dirty money behind the war in Sudan, and more. None of it happens without you. Read the report → thesentry.org/our-impact

War and corruption are profitable. The Sentry exposes the networks behind them. Through midnight on New Year’s Eve, every gift is matched dollar for dollar, doubling your impact on investigations in Sudan, the DRC, and Myanmar. thesentry.givevirtuous.org/donate/suppo...

The Sentry follows the money to expose the networks profiting from war and human suffering. Through midnight on New Year’s Eve, every gift is matched dollar for dollar. Give now to double your impact. thesentry.givevirtuous.org/donate/suppo...

When you’re next on Oxford Street, London, look up. Ditch the Dubai selfie. #KeepEyesOnSudan *𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘋𝘶𝘣𝘢𝘪 𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘣𝘰𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘈𝘐-𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘶𝘥𝘢𝘯 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘣𝘰𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘢𝘥𝘭𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭.

The Sentry is deeply grateful to everyone who has generously supported our mission this year. Your generosity makes it possible for us to follow the money and expose the networks that profit from conflict and corruption. We are sincerely thankful for your partnership. youtu.be/RXTAhT3ydls

“The NBA is letting itself be used as a pawn to distract people from what the UAE is doing in the world. This partnership is not innocent – it is sportswashing and it hides the suffering of millions of Sudanese people behind a trophy." Sign the petition: www.speakoutonsudan.org

NBA Cup faces pressure to terminate its partnership with Emirates over UAE’s alleged role in Sudan crisis, per @CNN #SpeakOutOnSudan www.cnn.com/2025/12/16/s...

Visit Rwanda deal "came under scrutiny due to the Rwandan government being accused of serial abuses by multiple human rights groups. Rwanda’s backing of the M23 militia in neighbouring Congo has amplified those concerns.” Per @nytimes.com @theathletic.com www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...

The UN, UK and EU should investigate GSSG and Alzaabi urgently and, if appropriate, impose sanctions. The US Treasury should take a second look. Read more about the Colombian mercenaries sanctioned today and Alzaabi's high level links to the UAE's top bureaucrat: thesentry.org/reports/suda... 2/2

Good to see sanctions imposed on the Colombian side of the operation to supply mercenaries to the brutal RSF. What about the Emirati side though? UAE-registered Global Security Services Group, and its Emirati owner Mohamed Hamdan Alzaabi, are also allegedly involved. 1/2

The Trump admin is might remove anti-corruption #sanctions on mining magnate Dan Gertler, write John Prendergast and Sasha Lezhnev. The authors say the move would significantly undermine U.S. efforts to broker peace in the DRC and access critical minerals: www.justsecurity.org/122097/drc-p...

Who wins when F1 comes to Azerbaijan? See through the smoke with “Aliyev Empire,” our massive investigative project which maps the secret $13 billion empire amassed by the daughters of Azerbaijan's president amid the regime's corruption and brutal repression. atlas.thesentry.org/azerbaijan-a...

The Russian Wagner Group operations in Mali have created chaos and instability, resulting in paranoia and fractures within the Malian military junta. Our new investigative report reveals what led to this moment: thesentry.org/reports/merc...

August 23 marked the two year anniversary of the death of Wagner Group's founder Yevgeny Prigozhin. What's happened with Wagner Group's operations since then? The Sentry will be releasing new details in an investigative report this Wednesday. Stay tuned... Sign up: thesentry.org/email-signup

Adut Kiir, daughter of President Salva Kiir, took the oath to become presidential envoy today. She's been involved with at least seven companies that are critical to South Sudan's economy. Dig into the links between the Kiir family and South Sudan's economy: atlas.thesentry.org/kiirdom/netw...

F1: The Movie goes live on streaming services today. But behind the excitement and glam of the track, the UAE is also funding something far darker: genocidal militias and war in Sudan. Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Javier Bardem, F1 will you choose silence and fame, or will you speak out on Sudan?

Evidence from the UN and human rights groups show that 23 Armenian detainees, including prominent leaders, are being held in prisons in Baku absent independent oversight. “Aliyev Empire” digs into the kleptocratic regime behind the repression in Azerbaijan: atlas.thesentry.org/azerbaijan-a...

When we publish an investigative report, that's not the end of the story—in fact, it's just the beginning. In our latest Sidebar blog, we reveal the often-overlooked work that takes place behind-the-scenes to ensure our investigations make a lasting impact: medium.com/the-sentry-s...