UN Security Council extends arms embargo in Sudan's Darfur as US pushes for nationwide ban

The National ·
United Arab Emirates

The UN Security Council unanimously voted on Thursday to extend an arms embargo on Sudan ’s Darfur region until December 11, buying time for negotiations over a US proposal to widen the restrictions to the entire country. The short extension highlighted disagreements over how to stop weapons from reaching those fighting in Sudan’s civil war, now in its fourth year. Washington has pushed for a…

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