UN Security Council Extends Darfur Arms Embargo, Rejects Nationwide Expansion

The UN Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2830 (2026), extending the arms embargo on Sudan's Darfur region until December 11 and the sanctions monitoring panel's mandate until January 11, 2027. However, a US proposal to expand the embargo across Sudan due to the civil war was blocked by Russia, China, and other members. Opponents argued that broader restrictions could undermine Sudan's sovereignty and exacerbate instability.