Macklemore Cancels Dubai Concert Citing UAE's Role in Sudan Conflict
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- Macklemore canceled his Dubai concert due to the UAE's alleged role in the Sudan conflict.
- Macklemore's show was set for October at Dubai's Coca-Cola Arena.
- The UAE has been accused of supplying arms to Sudanese paramilitary group the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
- UN experts have reported credible evidence of regular UAE weapons shipments to the RSF.
- The rapper announced his decision on Instagram, showing solidarity with the Sudanese people.
- The Sudanese civil war has killed about 19 000 people and displaced some 10 million since it began in April 2023.
- Macklemore, who is also known for his staunch pro-Palestinian stance, urged fellow artists to use their platforms for collective liberation.