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Abu Dhabi wants to extend the arms embargo on Sudan

By , based on Alwihda Info

Abu Dhabi wants to extend the arms embargo on SudanJdforrester · CC BY 4.0

The United Arab Emirates is asking the UN Security Council to extend the arms embargo to all of Sudan, which is currently limited to certain areas. Abu Dhabi presents the measure as a way to better protect civilians in a conflict ravaging the country, according to Alwihdainfo.

The United Arab Emirates is asking the UN Security Council to extend the arms embargo to all of Sudan, in order to better protect civilians as the crisis continues. Abu Dhabi made this request in a statement issued in New York, according to Emirati authorities.

The Emirates is calling on Security Council members to use the one-month period granted by the extension of the sanctions regime against Sudan to adopt measures suited to the situation on the ground and conducive to ending hostilities. This one-month extension of sanctions against Sudan comes as the Council examines how the conflict is developing.

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In maps and figures

In figures · Sudan

War in Sudan

In October 2026 : 1,205 reported deaths (+63%) · 8.6 million internally displaced · 2026 plan funded at 50%

Source: ACLED, via HDX HAPI
Deaths (12 months)01–910–4950–149150–399400–9991,000 +
01,0002,000Nov 25Feb 26May 26Aug 26Nov 26
Source: ACLED, via HDX HAPI — ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.

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Attacks and communal tensions in South Sudan cause deaths, while communities in Jonglei halt hostilities.

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  5. 10 NovRapid Support Forces drone strike kills nine civilians in Blue Nile
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