Security Council Committee concerning Sudan Considers Final Report of Panel of Experts

On 15 January 2024, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1591 (2005) concerning the Sudan was briefed by the Panel of Experts on the Sudan in connection with the Panel’s final report, which was submitted to the Committee in accordance with paragraph 2 of resolution 2676 (2023). 

The Committee wishes to remind the parties to the conflict in Darfur to adhere to their obligations under international humanitarian law, including their obligations to protect civilians from violence, including women and children from sexual violence, and children from recruitment into their armed forces.  The Committee also wishes to remind the parties that those who commit violations of international humanitarian law and other atrocities may be subject to targeted sanctions measures in accordance with paragraph 3 (c) of resolution 1591 (2005).

The Committee also wishes to remind the parties and Member States who facilitate the transfers of arms and military materiel to Darfur of their obligations to comply with the arms embargo measures as stipulated in paragraph 7 and 8 of resolution 1556 (2004).  The Committee reiterates that those who violate the arms embargo may be designated for targeted measures in accordance with paragraph 3 (c) of resolution 1591 (2005).