SUDAN NEWS ALERT: Radio Dabanga - UN Sanctions Committee on Sudan visits Darfur

14/11/19: Radio Dabanga - UN Sanctions Committee on Sudan visits Darfur

 Radio Dabanga reports that a delegation of the UN Sanctions Committee on Sudan, and a number of representatives of the permanent members of the UN Security Council arrived in El Fasher, capital of North Darfur.

 The delegation met with the acting governor of North Darfur, Malik Khojali, who told them that the civilian-led government’s attempts to end Sudan’s internal conflicts are impeded by the international sanctions on Sudan, including those set by the UNSC Resolution 1591 issued in March 2005.

 Khojali stated that the decision is no longer appropriate at the time, due to al-Bashir’s ousting. He called for lifting of sanctions on Sudan, and emphasised the need for the return of international relief organisations that left Sudan after the issuance of Resolution 1591.

 Khojali also said North Darfur is witnessing stability, pointing to the transitional government’s work in accelerating