South Sudan arms embargo Stories

South Sudan rules out deportation deal with US on third-country nationals
XINHUA  |  Sep 05, 2025

The third-country nationals deported to South Sudan include two people from Myanmar, two from Cuba, and one each from Vietnam, Laos, and Mexico.

Border tensions flare as Uganda and South Sudan trade blame over deadly clash
Mwangi Maina  |  Aug 01, 2025

According to South Sudanese officials, the clash began when Ugandan forces crossed into South Sudanese territory and launched an unprovoked attack usi...

UN warns Sudan conflict spilling into South Sudan as smuggled arms breach embargo
Mwangi Maina  |  Jul 17, 2025

Since late 2024, South Sudanese security forces have intercepted an alarming number of modern Turkish-made rifles, some equipped with advanced optical...

UN extends arms embargo and sanctions on South Sudan for one year
Mary Wambui  |  May 31, 2024

The council argued that arms shipments risk fuelling conflict and contributing to further instability, and strongly urged all Member States to identif...

Sudan war: UAE denies supporting paramilitary RSF
Amina Wako  |  Apr 24, 2024

The UAE says it does not interfere in the internal affairs of other countries and remains committed to a peaceful resolution.

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