Divided UN Extends Arms Embargo on South Sudan as Fears of Renewed Civil War Grow

South Sudan’s Fragile Peace: UN Divisions Over Arms Embargo Extension

South Sudan’s Fragile Peace: UN Divisions Over Arms Embargo Extension The United Nations Security Council experienced division Friday when a resolution to extend the arms embargo on South Sudan was passed narrowly. This move, sponsored by the United States, extends travel bans and asset freezes on South Sudan's blacklist until May 31, 2026, amid worries of renewed civil conflict.Six nations, including Russia and China, abstained from the vote, h…

Divided UN extends arms embargo on South Sudan as fears of renewed civil war grow

A divided U.N. Security Council has voted to extend an arms embargo on South Sudan, where escalating political tensions have led the U.N. to warn that the country could again plunge into civil war.

South Sudan: Renewal of UN arms embargo a welcome move to protect civilians

Following the United Nations Security Council’s decision to renew the arms embargo on South Sudan for another year, Amnesty International’s Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Tigere Chagutah said: “We welcome the renewal of the arms embargo as it has been crucial to curtailing the flow of weapons that have been used to violate […]

The Washington Post wrote that Syria's interim President Sharaa could face a difficult period under pressure from Salafist groups and that "Syria could be dragged back into civil war."

UN Security Council Prolongs Arms Embargo on South Sudan

The United Nations Security Council has extended the arms embargo and individual sanctions on South Sudan by another year, following concerns that recent violent clashes could trigger a fresh civil war. South Sudan, the world’s youngest nation since gaining independence from Sudan in 2011, endured a brutal civil war from 2013 to 2018 that resulted in approximately 400,000 deaths and displaced four million people. A fragile peace was established …

United Nations: The Security Council passed a resolution to renew the arms embargo against South Sudan for one year, which will remain in place until May 31, 2026. It will also impose targeted sanctions against individuals and entities, including travel bans and asset freezes. The resolution was adopted with nine votes in favour and six abstentions, Xinhua news agency reported. The resolution also extended the term of the panel of experts, which…