Russia, China block US push to expand Sudan arms embargo nationwide at UN

The UN Security Council voted unanimously on Thursday to extend an arms embargo on Sudan's Darfur region until December 11, 2023, after opposition from Russia, China, and other members prevented agreement on a US proposal to expand restrictions nationwide. The 15-member council adopted Resolution 2830, preserving existing sanctions while allowing further negotiations.

The US proposal aimed to cover both the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, which have been fighting since April 2023. Washington wants the embargo expanded to all of Sudan, covering additional weapons and networks supplying weapons to the warring parties. However, Russia and China opposed the broader measures, arguing that additional restrictions could undermine Sudan's sovereignty and worsen instability.

Several other council members, including African representatives, also resisted expanding the embargo beyond Darfur.

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