UN Extends Partial Arms Embargo on Sudan's Darfur Region for One Month
The Security Council renewed the existing restrictions rather than expanding them, as Sudan's ambassador argued a full embargo would violate the UN Charter's guarantee of self-defence.
The United Nations Security Council has extended a partial arms embargo on Sudan for one month, according to Al Jazeera.
The embargo, which has applied to Sudan's Darfur region rather than the entire country, was renewed rather than expanded into a total ban on arms transfers.
Sudan's ambassador to the UN said a total arms embargo would go against the UN Charter, which guarantees countries a right to self-defence, according to the report.
The renewal comes amid an ongoing conflict in Sudan, where fighting between rival forces has continued to affect the country. The Security Council's decision to extend the measure for only one month, rather than a longer period, suggests continued deliberation among member states over the scope and duration of arms restrictions on Sudan.
Further details on the specific terms of the extension, the vote count, and reactions from other Security Council members were not immediately available.
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