African Union joins civilian track in Sudan peace efforts amid arms embargo push
What happened
The African Union has been included in the civilian track led by the Quintet for peace discussions in Sudan. Separately, the United States is pushing to expand a 20-year-old Darfur arms embargo, which Washington considers outdated. The United States is also working with the United Kingdom and the European Commission to address Sudan's gold trade, which is cited as a key driver of the conflict.
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Why it matters
The United States is increasing pressure on Sudan's warring parties through sanctions and efforts to expand the arms embargo. Washington supports a civilian-led peace process that must be Sudanese-owned and inclusive. The US has also signaled displeasure with the Sudanese Armed Forces' conduct by denying a visa to General Abdel Fattah Al Burhan for the United Nations General Assembly.
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Who's involved
- African UnionSupranational union that is now included in the civilian peace track for Sudan.
- SudanGeopolitical state currently experiencing civil conflict, which is the subject of peace efforts.
- United NationsGlobal organization where the US denied a visa to a military leader in Sudan.
- European CommissionPartner of the US in addressing Sudan's gold trade and expanding arms embargoes.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- SudanSpeculative
The expansion of the Darfur arms embargo could affect the military supply and costs of the warring parties in Sudan.
- European CommissionSpeculative
The European Commission might see changes in trade regulations related to Sudan's gold trade.