Written question asked by Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party) on Friday, 10 May 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 May 2024 (named day). It was answered by Andrew Mitchell (Conservative) on Wednesday, 15 May 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Sudan: Arms Trade

Question: To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, what discussions he has had with his international counterparts on the UN Arms Embargo and Sanctions Regime on Darfur.

Answer: There is a UN Arms Embargo and Sanctions Regime on Darfur, which the UN renewed in March 2023. There is also a longstanding bilateral UK arms embargo in place for the whole of Sudan. In our engagement with international partners as well as in our regular statements at the UN Security Council, the UK continues to emphasise the importance of refraining from actions that prolong the conflict. We will work closely with the US, as penholders on the UN Arms Embargo and Sanctions Regime on Darfur, on its renewal by September 2024.

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