UN Security Council Pressured to Adopt Arms Embargo on South Sudan
What happened
Senior U.S. officials are pressuring the United Nations Security Council to adopt a resolution establishing a nationwide arms embargo on South Sudan. Separately, South Sudan and Ethiopia agreed to launch a joint investigation into the recent killing of Ethiopian UN peacekeepers in Jonglei State.
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Why it matters
The proposed arms embargo could restrict South Sudan's defense procurement and security sector operations. The African Union Peace and Security Council has also renewed calls for South Sudan’s leaders and peace agreement signatories to resume talks.
A diplomatic body is coordinating positions on issues concerning Sudan and South Sudan through the African Union and the United Nations Security Council.
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Who's involved
- United Nations Security CouncilThe body under international pressure to adopt the arms embargo resolution.
- South SudanThe geopolitical state targeted by the proposed nationwide arms embargo.
- United NationsThe global organization where the Security Council operates.
- African UnionThe supranational union coordinating diplomatic efforts in the region.
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The entities involved
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United Nations Security Council
one of the six principal organs of the UN, charged with the maintenance of international peace and security
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South Sudan
country in East Africa
Related events
- The United Nations has been called upon to protect civilians in South Sudan.
- Clement Juma Mbugoniwia represents South Sudan at an international conference.
- Drone attacks are suspected in the Abyei region, fueling ongoing conflict between Sudan and South Sudan.
- Sudan and South Sudan staked claims to Abyei while a UN base in the region was attacked.
- Peacekeeping efforts are underway to protect civilians in Maiwut County, South Sudan, which is currently facing severe humanitarian challenges.