Sudan: Sudan's Women Pay the Price As Weapons Keep Flowing - - Why an Arms Embargo Is Crucial to Protecting Them

[Dabanga] The US proposal to expand the arms embargo on Darfur to cover all of Sudan is raising questions about how far a comprehensive weapons ban can reduce the risks facing women. The proposal cannot be viewed simply as a security or political measure: it is directly linked to women's rights to life, safety, freedom of movement, and the protection of their families.