Security Council
Sudan and South Sudan - Security Council, 9807th meeting
Purpose of Sudan Sanctions Regime ‘Is to Bring Peace to Darfur’, Committee Chair Tells Security Council
The representative of the Republic of Korea, Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1591 (2005) concerning Sudan, briefed the Council on the subsidiary body’s work from 12 September to date.
Sudan’s Delegate Denounces United Arab Emirates for ‘Blatant’ Sponsorship of Rapid Support Forces.
Two individuals who violated peace and security in Sudan were subjected to targeted sanctions during the reporting period, the head of the subsidiary body concerning that country told the Security Council today, as Khartoum’s representative called on the 15-member organ to adopt meaningful measures that go beyond “mere meetings”, to counter external sponsorship of the Rapid Support Forces, which is causing grave civilian suffering in his country.