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UAE calls for arms embargo to cover all of Sudan

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UAE calls for arms embargo to cover all of SudanJdforrester · CC BY 4.0

This opinion piece reports that the United Arab Emirates called for the arms embargo to be extended to all of Sudan, whereas until now it has applied only to Darfur. The text then develops a critical analysis of the request, without providing any new independent factual information.

At the UN Security Council meeting on 11 September, the United Arab Emirates called for the arms embargo, which currently applies only to Darfur, to be extended to all of Sudan, according to the Tribune.

Abu Dhabi presented the request as a way to strengthen the protection of civilians, access to humanitarian aid and efforts to end the war in Sudan, according to the Tribune.

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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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  1. 11 NovSudanese army says it shot down two drones in Darfur and Kordofan
  2. 11 NovSouth Darfur security committee saves Nyala market
  3. 10 NovIn South Darfur, summer harvest collapses under drought
  4. 10 NovIn Darfur, 90% of harvests lost as famine risk grows
  5. 10 NovRapid Support Forces drone strike kills nine civilians in Blue Nile
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