The United Nations Security Council adopted a resolution on Wednesday extending sanctions on Sudan until September 2025.
“Renewing these sanctions will restrict the flow of arms into Darfur and target individuals and entities involved in destabilizing activities in Sudan. This is essential for curbing the escalating conflict, mitigating the humanitarian crisis, and helping Sudan move towards stability and security. The United States remains committed to supporting the Sudanese people and will continue collaborating closely with Sudan,” stated Robert A. Wood, the U.S. Alternate Representative for Special Political Affairs at the United Nations.
The Security Council unanimously agreed to extend the Sudan sanctions regime, which includes targeted measures such as asset freezes, travel bans, and an arms embargo, until September 12, 2025. This resolution is a continuation of measures previously renewed by Resolution 2676 in March 2023.
Sudan’s representative, Al-Harith Idriss al-Harith Mohamed, accused the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of supporting militias involved in war crimes in Darfur, saying, “There is irrefutable evidence that this war stems from the UAE’s backing of militias committing war crimes and crimes against humanity in Darfur.”
In response, the UAE representative, Mohamed Abushahab, refuted the allegations, calling them baseless. He stated, “These claims are entirely false and a cynical attempt to shift attention away from the failings of the Sudanese Armed Forces.”