Faith Nyasuguta
The United Nations Security Council has unanimously agreed to extend sanctions on Sudan until September 2025. This decision, adopted on September 11, 2024, continues targeted sanctions such as asset freezes, travel bans, and an arms embargo first renewed in March 2023 under Resolution 2676.
The extension aims to restrict the flow of arms into Darfur and penalize individuals and entities involved in destabilizing activities in Sudan. “Renewing these sanctions is critical for ending the escalating conflict, alleviating the humanitarian crisis, and bringing Sudan back to a path of stability and security,” stated Robert A. Wood, the U.S. Alternate Representative for Special Political Affairs at the United Nations.
He reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to supporting the Sudanese people and working closely with Sudan to resolve the ongoing conflict.
During the Security Council meeting, a heated exchange occurred between Sudan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) representatives. Sudan’s representative, Al-Harith Idriss al-Harith Mohamed, accused the UAE of supporting militias responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Darfur. “There is irrefutable evidence that the war we are experiencing is a result of the UAE’s support for these militias,” Mohamed claimed.
The UAE’s representative, Mohamed Abushahab, dismissed these allegations as baseless and false. “I am compelled to participate in this meeting to respond to the baseless accusations made by the Sudanese representative earlier this morning,” Abushahab stated, adding, “His claims are utterly false and are a cynical attempt to deflect attention from the failings of the Sudanese Armed Forces.”
The Security Council’s decision to extend the sanctions reflects the ongoing concern over Sudan’s volatile situation. The conflict in Darfur and other regions of Sudan has resulted in severe humanitarian consequences, displacing thousands and causing widespread suffering. The Council emphasized that extending the sanctions is vital to restricting the movement of arms and holding accountable those contributing to the violence and instability.
The extended sanctions are seen as a necessary step toward mitigating the conflict’s impact and encouraging a political solution to Sudan’s crisis. The UN remains committed to working with all parties involved to address the underlying issues fueling the violence and to promote peace, stability, and security in Sudan.
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