The United States has proposed to the UN Security Council extending the arms embargo to the entire territory of Sudan, with the aim of reducing military support fuelling the conflict between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF).
Presenting the US position at a Security Council briefing on Sudan on Monday, Massad Boulos, senior advisor to President Donald Trump on African, Arab, and Middle Eastern affairs, stated that external support, including financial, military, and political support, is contributing to the continuation of the war in Sudan.
The resolution proposed by Washington includes four main measures: extending the arms embargo to the entire territory of Sudan; confirming that drones, their systems, and associated technologies are covered by the embargo; increasing the number of experts on the panel responsible for monitoring the sanctions; and strengthening cooperation between this panel and other expert groups operating in the region.
According to Mr. Boulos, these measures are intended to increase pressure on the parties to the conflict to promote a swift cessation of hostilities, without favouring or disadvantaging either side.
The American official particularly emphasized the impact of drone attacks. More than 1,120 Sudanese civilians were killed by these aircraft in the first half of 2026, representing approximately 80% of the civilian deaths recorded during that period, he stated.
Drones have also struck markets, health facilities, humanitarian convoys, and other critical infrastructure.
The fighting also continues to cause significant population displacement. More than 7,000 people were displaced in Blue Nile State due to recent clashes, while nearly 18,000 others were displaced in West Darfur during the month of August. In North Kordofan, the violence has displaced more than 4,000 people.
The humanitarian situation is exacerbated by a new cholera outbreak in Darfur and Kordofan, against a backdrop of displacement and difficulties in delivering humanitarian aid.
Washington called on the RSF, the SAF, and their affiliated armed groups to immediately end the violence, respect international humanitarian law, and guarantee the protection of civilians as well as rapid, safe, and unimpeded access for humanitarian aid.
The United States also reaffirmed its support for an independent, inclusive, transparent, and civilian-led dialogue and transition process, which it considers essential for establishing lasting peace and restoring civilian rule in Sudan.
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