Sudan FM: UN Resolution 2265 will be on “ash-heap of history”
May 20, 2016 ( KHARTOUM) – The Sudanese government said on Friday that the Security Council Resolution No 2265 on experts monitoring sanctions will be left on the” ash-heap of history” after the spread of peace in Sudan’s western Darfur region
The mandate of the Panel, supports the implementation of the resolution 1591 (2005) imposing an arms embargo on the warring parties in Sudan and sanctions on (assets freeze and a travel ban) on designated individuals.
Reacting to statements MPs who questioned the government about the impact of the resolution on the country, The Sudanese Foreign Ministry, Ibrahim Ghandour, has belittled the annual renewal and described it as a routine decision that implies no dangers.
Speaking to Al-Shoroog TV, Ghodnour accused some opposition elements of trying to use the resolution to say that Sudan is besieged politically and militarily, adding that” These are unfounded dreams”.
“That is a 11-year old decision as it was adopted in 2005, and has been renewed annually since then,” he said.
“I do not know what is new, and what danger it implies? The resolution will be on the ash-heap of history very soon, after spread of peace in Darfur,” he added.
The Sudanese minister further said that some countries tried to amend the resolution and some dispositions banning the exportation of gold produced in Darfur under the pretext that it ignites the conflict.
“But Sudan with the help of its friends; Russia, China, Egypt, Senegal and Angola stood against any amendment to the resolution,” he pointed out.
The US tried to insert an article that imposing a ban on production and exportation of gold in North Darfur area of Jebel Amir.
Earlier this week, the some Sudanese legislators stated that the resolution 2265 threatens Sudan’s sovereignty and its territorial integrity and demanded that the foreign ministry to explain its action on this respect.
(ST)