The UN Security Council voted unanimously on September 11, 2026, to extend the partial arms embargo on Sudan's Darfur region for one month while negotiations continue over a U.S. proposal for a total embargo. Sudan's UN ambassador opposed a total ban, arguing it violates the UN Charter right to self-defense.
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UN extends partial Sudan arms embargo for a month while talks continue on US demand for a total ban AP News
The U.N. Security Council has voted unanimously to briefly extend the current arms embargo on Sudan’s western Darfur region while negotiations continue on a contentious U.S. proposal to expand the embargo throughout the country.
Sudan’s UN ambassador said a total arms embargo goes against the UN Charter that guarantees a right to self-defence.