US proposes expansion of UN arms embargo on Sudan
The United States has formally proposed expanding the existing UN arms embargo on Darfur to cover the entirety of Sudan. The initiative aims to curb the flow of weapons fueling the ongoing civil war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces. Russia has expressed reservations, warning that such a measure could negatively impact the Sudanese army's operational capabilities.
Date: August 24, 2026
Location: East Africa, Sudan
Conflict: Sudanese Civil War
Category: sanctions
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: Deutsche Welle