UNSC extends sanctions against Sudan's Darfur region for another 2 months

A vote was held at the UNSC on the bill regarding the extension of sanctions against Sudan.

The bill was accepted unanimously, with 15 members voting "yes".

With the decision, the arms embargo imposed on the Darfur region was extended until December 11, and the term of office of the Board of Experts monitoring the embargo was extended until January 11, 2027.

The resolution reiterated Sudan's strong commitment to its unity, sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity, and stated that the situation in the country continues to pose a threat to international peace and security in the region.

With the resolution number 1591 adopted in 2005, the UNSC accepted an arms embargo and sanctions against some individuals and institutions involved in the conflict in Darfur.

The USA and its allies want the embargo to be expanded to cover all of Sudan, on the grounds that the conflicts between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (HDK) have spread throughout the country and that shipments from external actors are fueling the crisis.

However, Russia and China, permanent members with veto power in the UN Security Council, oppose proposals for sanctions or extended restrictions that would spread throughout the country on the grounds that they would weaken the national army and restrict the right to self-defense.