US proposes expanding UN arms embargo to all Sudan
By The BriefBrief
The US called for a UN arms embargo for Darfur to be broadened to cover the whole of Sudan. The proposal would require Security Council approval, and Russia warned it would hurt the Sudanese army.
WHO:The United States; Russia
WHAT:The US proposed expanding a UN arms embargo from Darfur to all of Sudan, requiring UN Security Council approval.
WHEN:Reported Aug 25, 2026 at 2:29 AM ET
WHERE:Sudan
WHY:The proposal is a response to the US call to broaden the existing UN arms embargo beyond Darfur, and Russia warned against it ahead of the Security Council approval process.
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