In Sudan, a report by Human Rights Watch has brought to light the ongoing conflict’s reliance on foreign-made, newly acquired weapons, despite a partial arms embargo limited to Darfur. This embargo, established by the UN Security Council a decade ago, is now considered insufficient by the organization, given the conflict’s spread to a majority of Sudan’s federal states since last year. The report underscores the urgent need for an expanded embargo to mitigate the war’s devastating impact on civilians, including widespread war crimes, displacement, and famine. The UN Security Council is set to discuss the potential expansion of the embargo, facing significant opposition from the Sudanese government.
- The conflict in Sudan is being fueled by newly acquired, foreign-made weapons.
- A partial arms embargo exists but is limited to Darfur, deemed insufficient by Human Rights Watch.
- The conflict has expanded to a majority of Sudan’s federal states, with the warring parties committing widespread war crimes and possibly crimes against humanity.
- Weapons are being sourced from countries including China, Russia, the UAE, Iran, and Serbia.
- An expansion of the arms embargo across Sudan is seen as crucial to preventing further casualties.
- Since the conflict escalated last April, countless civilians have been killed or displaced, with millions facing famine.
- The UN Security Council is discussing whether to extend and expand the embargo, amid strong opposition from the Sudanese government.
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