Monday, 1 June 2020

UNSC extends South Sudan arms embargo until May 2021

UNSC extends South Sudan arms embargo until May 2021

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has adopted a resolution on Friday extending until May next year an arms embargo on South Sudan and a travel ban and financial sanctions for targeted individuals.

The United States-drafted document received 12 votes in favour on Friday, with Russia, China and South Africa abstaining.