From the Liveblog of
Thursday, February 12, 2015
UN threatens more sanctions in Sudan
The UN Security Council is threatening new sanctions against Sudanese government officials and armed groups that attack civilians in Darfur, target peacekeepers and impede efforts to end the 12-year conflict in Sudan’s vast western region.
The council makes the threats in a resolution adopted unanimously that extends the mandate of a panel of experts monitoring the implementation of sanctions in Darfur until March 12, 2016. Members say they intend to review the panel’s mandate and take action on further extensions by Feb. 12, 2016.
Darfur has been torn by conflict since 2003, when rebels took up arms against Sudan’s government, accusing it of discrimination and neglect. The United Nations says 300,000 people have died in the conflict and 2.7 million have fled their homes.
— AP
The Times of Israel Community.