The UN Security Council renewed sanctions against Sudan on Wednesday, extending them for an additional year.
The extension includes targeted sanctions and an arms embargo effective until September 12, 2025.
The resolution, introduced by the US, was unanimously approved by all 15 members of the Council.
UN Resolution 1591, first adopted on March 29, 2005, was designed to impose sanctions on Sudan by targeting specific individuals and entities involved in the Darfur conflict.
The measures include travel bans, asset freezes, and the arms embargo.
A sanctions committee and a panel of experts oversee the resolution’s implementation and report to the Council.
US Deputy Envoy to the UN, Robert Wood, expressed gratitude to Council members for their support in renewing the sanctions.
He highlighted the “danger, desperation,” and “despair” faced by the people of Darfur.
Wood stated that the renewal of sanctions demonstrates the international community’s commitment to peace and security in Sudan and the region.
He emphasized that the measures aim to restrict arms flow into Darfur and sanction those contributing to destabilizing activities in Sudan.
