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A resolution calling on the United Nations Security Council to enforce the existing arms embargo on Darfur and extend it to cover all of Sudan.

USA119th CongressSRES-126| Senate 
| Updated: 3/12/2025
Cory A. Booker

Cory A. Booker

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (1)
Mike Rounds (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution highlights the devastating conflict in Sudan between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), which has resulted in millions displaced and widespread atrocities, including genocide in Darfur. It notes that existing United Nations Security Council resolutions established an arms embargo on Darfur, initially targeting non-governmental entities and later expanded to include all belligerents. Despite these measures, state and non-state actors continue to supply weapons to both the RSF and SAF, exacerbating the conflict and civilian suffering. The Senate condemns the atrocities and genocide committed by warring parties in Sudan and calls for an immediate end to the violence. It specifically urges the United Nations Security Council to take several actions. These include expanding the Darfur arms embargo to cover all territory and actors within Sudan including dual-use equipment under the list of prohibited material establishing a more stringent sanctions enforcement regime to hold violators accountable creating mechanisms for unfettered humanitarian aid delivery and civilian protection . Furthermore, the resolution calls on the United Nations General Assembly to pass a resolution advocating for a nationwide ceasefire, recognizing the atrocities, and supporting a more effective and inclusive arms embargo on Sudan. It also directs the United States Government to increase support for civil society organizations monitoring atrocities and weapons deliveries, improve monitoring mechanisms, and resume foreign assistance to affected areas. The U.S. Government is also urged to press international partners to condemn atrocities, enforce the embargo, ensure humanitarian access, protect civilians, and pressure the warring factions to end the conflict.
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Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-933
A resolution calling on the United Nations Security Council to enforce the existing arms embargo on Darfur and extend it to cover all of Sudan.
Mar 12, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 12, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1716-1717)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-933
    A resolution calling on the United Nations Security Council to enforce the existing arms embargo on Darfur and extend it to cover all of Sudan.


  • March 12, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 12, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1716-1717)

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A resolution calling on the United Nations Security Council to enforce the existing arms embargo on Darfur and extend it to cover all of Sudan.

USA119th CongressSRES-126| Senate 
| Updated: 3/12/2025
This resolution highlights the devastating conflict in Sudan between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), which has resulted in millions displaced and widespread atrocities, including genocide in Darfur. It notes that existing United Nations Security Council resolutions established an arms embargo on Darfur, initially targeting non-governmental entities and later expanded to include all belligerents. Despite these measures, state and non-state actors continue to supply weapons to both the RSF and SAF, exacerbating the conflict and civilian suffering. The Senate condemns the atrocities and genocide committed by warring parties in Sudan and calls for an immediate end to the violence. It specifically urges the United Nations Security Council to take several actions. These include expanding the Darfur arms embargo to cover all territory and actors within Sudan including dual-use equipment under the list of prohibited material establishing a more stringent sanctions enforcement regime to hold violators accountable creating mechanisms for unfettered humanitarian aid delivery and civilian protection . Furthermore, the resolution calls on the United Nations General Assembly to pass a resolution advocating for a nationwide ceasefire, recognizing the atrocities, and supporting a more effective and inclusive arms embargo on Sudan. It also directs the United States Government to increase support for civil society organizations monitoring atrocities and weapons deliveries, improve monitoring mechanisms, and resume foreign assistance to affected areas. The U.S. Government is also urged to press international partners to condemn atrocities, enforce the embargo, ensure humanitarian access, protect civilians, and pressure the warring factions to end the conflict.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-933
A resolution calling on the United Nations Security Council to enforce the existing arms embargo on Darfur and extend it to cover all of Sudan.
Mar 12, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 12, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1716-1717)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-933
    A resolution calling on the United Nations Security Council to enforce the existing arms embargo on Darfur and extend it to cover all of Sudan.


  • March 12, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 12, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1716-1717)
Cory A. Booker

Cory A. Booker

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (1)
Mike Rounds (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted