Sudan and United Nations Security Council
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A nationwide embargo may be easier to enforce than the existing Darfur restrictions, but it requires Security Council approval. Russia has signaled misgivings, specifically that an expanded ban would hurt Sudan’s army more than the Rapid Support Forces.
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Russian concerns may obstruct proposed Sudan embargo
A nationwide embargo may be easier to enforce than the existing Darfur restrictions, but it requires Security Council approval. Russia has signaled misgivings, specifically that an expanded ban would hurt Sudan’s army more than the Rapid Support Forces.
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Russian concerns may obstruct proposed Sudan embargo
Boulos seems to think that a nationwide embargo would be easier to enforce, and he's probably right. However, an expanded embargo must first pass a UN Security Council (UNSC) vote, and Russia - which has veto power over UNSC votes - has already signalled it has misgivings about a nationwide embargo.
A nationwide embargo may be easier to enforce than the existing Darfur restrictions, but it requires Security Council approval. Russia has signaled misgivings, specifically that an expanded ban would hurt Sudan’s army more than the Rapid Support Forces.
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