South Sudan, the youngest nation in the world, is once more a global issue. Taus thousands of people have lost their lives in the West African nation as a result of a long-running issue. Additionally, it has caused around 2.3 million people to flee and cause around 60, 000 babies to be malnourished. A UN sanctions on wings transfers to the events to the wars, which expires on May 31, has been a part of global efforts to end the discord. A draft decision to expand the sanctions against South Sudan is set to be cast by UN Security Council members. Without an expansion of the hands sanctions, the lives of citizens are in danger, according to Amnesty International. We call on the UN Security Council to rescind the restriction, uphold it, and protect human lives, said Tigere Chagutah, East and Southern Africa Regional Director. The human rights situation had almost undoubtedly be worse without the UN arms embargo, he continued, “while it has not been a cure, the situation would almost certainly been worse without it.” The “deployment of armed Ugandan troops and military technology to South Sudan since March 11, 2025” is described by Amnesty as an empty violation of the restriction.
UN sanctions transgressions
South Sudan was subject to an arms embargo by the UN Security Council in 2018, and its restrictions against the nation date back to 2015. The Council extended the restrictions for a month on May 30, 2024. It also includes property freezes and travel bans in addition to the arms embargo. The UN at the time stated that it was ready to modify, suspend, or gradually lift the wings sanctions. According to its assessment, arms shipments violated the UN resolution putting an end to the conflict, which also contributed to the country’s volatility. The International Crisis Group claims that despite the restrictions appearing to have made it more difficult for players to use large weapons, it is difficult to impose a small arms and light weapons restrictions. South Sudan’s First Vice President, Riek Machar, wrote a letter to the UN in early 2024 accusing Uganda of “grave infraction” of the hands sanctions following the implementation of its forces there. Two movies featuring UPDF personnel and equipment have lately been verified by Amnesty’s Crisis Evidence Lab. ” The second shows lots of UPDF warriors arriving at the Juba International Airport on March 11,” the first alleged. The following shows military cars and armored personnel carriers, according to Amnesty International. In light of the reported breaches, it is becoming more and more difficult to say whether the UN can successfully intervene or what a renewed arms embargo might actually mean.
UN security: Is it effective?
UNMISS’s mission was recently extended by the UN Security Council, with the statement “deep problem” being expressed by the UN Security Council regarding the country’s deteriorating situation. Some people are questioning the effect of UN peace efforts despite these ongoing work. ” The UN is present in Juba or another South Sudanese regions.” They are present, they are obedient, but they are unable to take any action, according to South Sudan Investment Authority Secretary General Abraham Maliet Mamer. I don’t think their mission is crystal clear. What harmony do you keep when you say you’re keeping it? The UN, however, insists that it is doing everything it can to prevent the fight.” People are fighting every day and you’re doing nothing about it. This nation experienced two civil war before and after its freedom. The people does not feel any cravings for more suffering. They have suffered a lot as a result of legal war. Therefore, we must put an end to the legal battle at all costs,” said UNMISS Force Commander Lieutenant General Mohan Subramanian.
