BY AYNE BIOR | VOA A U.N. Security Council resolution to extend sanctions on South Sudan has been renewed for 45 more days after the U.S.-led effort passed at the U.N. Thursday. The resolution passed with the required nine “yes” votes and six abstentions from the 15 member Security Council.
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By Sudan Tribune, South Sudanese government has expressed disappointment to the threat of targeted sanctions and arms embargo proposed by the United States at the United Nations Security Council. In a letter seen by Sudan Tribune the government states that the proposals seriously undermine the sovereignty and internal processes to consolidate peace in the war […]
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“An arms embargo would hardly be helpful in settling the conflict and imposing a travel ban and asset freeze on South Sudan’s leaders would be the height of irresponsibility now.” – Russian Deputy UN Ambassador By TesfaNews, South Sudanese officials on Friday lauds the Russian government for vetoing a UN Security Council resolution drafted by […]
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