Sudan (UN Resolution 1591)

UN Security Council Resolution 1591, adopted in 2005, imposed a ceasefire and international arms embargo on Sudan’s Darfur region to address ongoing conflict and violence. It authorized the deployment of a UN peacekeeping mission (UNAMID) to protect civilians, facilitate peace efforts, and support humanitarian aid. The resolution aimed to reduce hostilities, prevent further atrocities, and promote stability, emphasizing the importance of cooperation among Sudanese authorities and the international community to resolve the crisis.