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Senate Resolution Calling for Expanded Sudan Arms Embargo

Original title: A resolution calling on the United Nations Security Council to enforce the existing arms embargo on Darfur and extend it to cover all of Sudan.

Record date · December 18, 2024

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What This Bill Would Do

This resolution urges the United Nations Security Council to expand the existing on Darfur to cover all of Sudan and to strengthen enforcement against those supplying weapons to the warring parties. It also calls on the U.S. government to increase support for humanitarian aid and documentation of atrocities in the region.

Why it matters

The resolution signals U.S. legislative intent to pressure international bodies to restrict the flow of weapons into Sudan, which directly impacts the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the associated humanitarian crisis.

Background
  • The conflict in Sudan began on April 15, 2023, between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), leading to a severe humanitarian crisis. context
  • The United Nations Security Council has maintained an arms embargo on the Darfur region since 2004, initially established by Resolution 1556. context

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Sudanese civilians

The resolution seeks to influence international policy to reduce violence and increase humanitarian aid access for civilians in conflict zones.

Directly affected

Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF)

The resolution calls for international sanctions and arms embargoes that would restrict their ability to acquire military equipment.

Directly affected

Rapid Support Forces (RSF)

The resolution calls for international sanctions and arms embargoes that would restrict their ability to acquire military equipment.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this resolution actually do?
It is a formal statement of the Senate's position urging the United Nations and the U.S. government to take specific actions to restrict weapons flow and protect civilians in Sudan.
Does this resolution change U.S. law?
No, as a Senate resolution, it expresses the sense of the Senate but does not create binding domestic law or change existing U.S. statutes.

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Expansion of Embargo Scope

The resolution explicitly advocates for moving from a regional (Darfur-only) arms embargo to a nationwide (all of Sudan) embargo.

United Nations Security Council

Connected Entities

Department of State-affiliated Conflict Observatory, Darfur, Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and 13 more
OrganizationDepartment of State-affiliated Conflict Observatory“Analyzed cargo plane deliveries of weapons.”Map →
locationDarfur“The region at the center of the ongoing conflict.”Map →
OrganizationSudanese Armed Forces (SAF)“The other warring faction in Sudan.”Map →
OrganizationAmnesty International“Identified defense articles in Sudan.”Map →
OrganizationUnited Nations Security Council“The body responsible for issuing resolutions and enforcing international securit”Map →
PersonMohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemedti)“Leader of the RSF.”Map →
dateJanuary 15, 2024“Date of the United Nations Panel of Experts on Sudan's presentation.”Map →
PersonAbdel Fattah al-Burhan“Leader of the SAF.”Map →
OrganizationUnited Nations Panel of Experts on Sudan“Presented reports on supply lines to the RSF.”Map →
OrganizationHuman Rights Watch“Released a report on weapons deliveries to Sudan.”Map →
locationSudan“The country experiencing the conflict.”Map →
dateSeptember 9, 2024“Date of Human Rights Watch report.”Map →
OrganizationStockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)“Maintains the Arms Trade Database.”Map →
dateSeptember 11, 2024“Date of the United Nations Security Council's renewal of Resolution 1556.”Map →
OrganizationRapid Support Forces (RSF)“One of the warring factions in Sudan.”Map →
dateDecember 18, 2024“Date of the resolution's introduction.”Map →

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