The United Nations Security Council extended sanctions on Sudan until September 2025 with a unanimous vote on Wednesday.
The resolution, adopted on September 11, continues the existing measures, including asset freezes, travel bans, and an arms embargo. This extension is a technical rollover of sanctions previously renewed by Resolution 2676 in March 2023.
Robert A. Wood, the U.S. Alternate Representative for Special Political Affairs at the UN, stated, “Renewing the sanctions measures will restrict the movement of arms into Darfur and target individuals and entities involved in destabilizing activities. This is crucial for ending the escalating conflict, alleviating the humanitarian crisis, and restoring stability and security to Sudan. The United States remains committed to supporting the Sudanese people and will continue working closely with Sudan.”
During the session, Sudan’s representative, Al-Harith Idriss al-Harith Mohamed, accused the United Arab Emirates of supporting militias responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Darfur.
In response, UAE representative Mohamed Abushahab rejected the allegations as “baseless” and “a cynical attempt to deflect attention from the failings of the Sudanese Armed Forces.”
