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
- The International Center for Transitional Justice (ICFJ) is actively engaged in discussions regarding transitional justice in Liberia, coinciding with Liberia's election to a seat on the UN Security Council.
- The UN Security Council is one of the six principal organs of the UN, while Europe is undergoing growing military cooperation and failed to secure a seat on the UNSC.
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South Sudan
country in East Africa
Related events
- The East African Community (EAC) is focused on advancing regional integration efforts, urging accelerated implementation of commitments involving South Sudan.
- UNMISS supports taskforce in South Sudan.
- The United Nations is overseeing the peace process in South Sudan, engaging in talks and seeking coordinated global backing from bodies like the African Union.
- Alliance demands answers regarding national land policy in South Sudan.
- The UN Commission on Human Rights urges open political space in South Sudan ahead of upcoming elections.