{"id":439,"date":"2023-05-30T16:19:27","date_gmt":"2023-05-30T16:19:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rights2all.org\/index.php\/2023\/05\/30\/united-nations-extends-arms-embargo-in-south-sudan-bringing-hope-to-victims-of-decade-long-conflict\/"},"modified":"2023-05-30T16:19:27","modified_gmt":"2023-05-30T16:19:27","slug":"united-nations-extends-arms-embargo-in-south-sudan-bringing-hope-to-victims-of-decade-long-conflict","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rights2all.org\/index.php\/2023\/05\/30\/united-nations-extends-arms-embargo-in-south-sudan-bringing-hope-to-victims-of-decade-long-conflict\/","title":{"rendered":"United Nations extends arms embargo in South Sudan, bringing hope to victims of decade-long conflict."},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_50 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/rights2all.org\/index.php\/2023\/05\/30\/united-nations-extends-arms-embargo-in-south-sudan-bringing-hope-to-victims-of-decade-long-conflict\/#un_security_council_extends_arms_embargo_on_south_sudan_for_a_year\" title=\"UN Security Council Extends Arms Embargo on South Sudan for a Year\">UN Security Council Extends Arms Embargo on South Sudan for a Year<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/rights2all.org\/index.php\/2023\/05\/30\/united-nations-extends-arms-embargo-in-south-sudan-bringing-hope-to-victims-of-decade-long-conflict\/#conflict-related_sexual_violence_remains_rampant_in_south_sudan\" title=\"Conflict-Related Sexual Violence Remains Rampant in South Sudan\">Conflict-Related Sexual Violence Remains Rampant in South Sudan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/rights2all.org\/index.php\/2023\/05\/30\/united-nations-extends-arms-embargo-in-south-sudan-bringing-hope-to-victims-of-decade-long-conflict\/#implementation_of_security_council_benchmarks_remains_limited\" title=\"Implementation of Security Council Benchmarks Remains Limited\">Implementation of Security Council Benchmarks Remains Limited<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/rights2all.org\/index.php\/2023\/05\/30\/united-nations-extends-arms-embargo-in-south-sudan-bringing-hope-to-victims-of-decade-long-conflict\/#accountability_for_violating_arms_embargo_must_be_enforced\" title=\"Accountability for Violating Arms Embargo Must Be Enforced\">Accountability for Violating Arms Embargo Must Be Enforced<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/rights2all.org\/index.php\/2023\/05\/30\/united-nations-extends-arms-embargo-in-south-sudan-bringing-hope-to-victims-of-decade-long-conflict\/#editorial_urgent_action_needed_to_address_conflict-related_violence_in_south_sudan\" title=\"Editorial: Urgent Action Needed to Address Conflict-Related Violence in South Sudan\">Editorial: Urgent Action Needed to Address Conflict-Related Violence in South Sudan<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/rights2all.org\/index.php\/2023\/05\/30\/united-nations-extends-arms-embargo-in-south-sudan-bringing-hope-to-victims-of-decade-long-conflict\/#advice_prioritize_protection_of_civilians_in_south_sudan\" title=\"Advice: Prioritize Protection of Civilians in South Sudan\">Advice: Prioritize Protection of Civilians in South Sudan<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/rights2all.org\/index.php\/2023\/05\/30\/united-nations-extends-arms-embargo-in-south-sudan-bringing-hope-to-victims-of-decade-long-conflict\/#you_might_want_to_read\" title=\"You might want to read !\">You might want to read !<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"un_security_council_extends_arms_embargo_on_south_sudan_for_a_year\"><\/span>UN Security Council Extends Arms Embargo on South Sudan for a Year<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The United Nations Security Council has extended the arms embargo on South Sudan for another year, in an effort to stem the flow of weapons that have been used for committing serious human rights violations, including rape and other forms of sexual violence. Tigere Chagutah, Amnesty International\u2019s regional director for East and Southern Africa, hailed the decision as welcome news for millions of civilians who have suffered in <strong>conflict<\/strong>. However, he expressed concern about loopholes in the embargo that allow the import of \u201cnon-lethal\u201d equipment without the need for Security Council approval.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"conflict-related_sexual_violence_remains_rampant_in_south_sudan\"><\/span><em>Conflict<\/em>-Related Sexual Violence Remains Rampant in South Sudan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The extension of the arms embargo comes as a response to the resurgence of <u>conflict<\/u>-related sexual violence in South Sudan. The UN Commission on Human Rights, the UN Panel of Experts, and the Secretary General\u2019s recent reports to the Security Council have all reported an increase in cases of such violence. Amnesty International\u2019s own report also highlighted how guns are used by government soldiers, opposition-aligned groups, and non-stated armed groups to commit acts of sexual violence in South Sudan.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"implementation_of_security_council_benchmarks_remains_limited\"><\/span>Implementation of Security Council Benchmarks Remains Limited<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Security Council\u2019s decision to extend the arms embargo is also a message to the South Sudanese government that they must urgently implement measures to address <strong>conflict<\/strong>-related sexual violence, among other benchmarks set by the Council under Resolution 2577 of May 2021. These include the completion of the Strategic Defence and Security Review process contained in the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the <em>Conflict<\/em> in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS), formation of the necessary unified forces, disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process, and proper management of existing arms and ammunition stockpiles. Implementation of these benchmarks has been slow, or in some cases, nonexistent.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"accountability_for_violating_arms_embargo_must_be_enforced\"><\/span>Accountability for Violating Arms Embargo Must Be Enforced<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Chagutah underscored the need for effective measures to control the flow of weapons into South Sudan, and for holding states, businesses, or individuals accountable for violating the arms embargo. While non-lethal equipment may seem harmless, research has shown that security forces continue to misuse such weapons for violent suppression of peaceful protests, causing horrific injuries and deaths.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"editorial_urgent_action_needed_to_address_conflict-related_violence_in_south_sudan\"><\/span>Editorial: Urgent Action Needed to Address <u>Conflict<\/u>-Related Violence in South Sudan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The extension of the arms embargo on South Sudan is a necessary step to protect civilians from human rights violations committed by people with guns. However, a mere extension is not enough, as the situation on the ground remains dire. <strong>Conflict<\/strong>-related sexual violence is rampant, and benchmarks set by the Security Council to address the <em>conflict<\/em> have not been met. The South Sudanese government must urgently implement measures to address <u>conflict<\/u>-related violence, and the international community must hold them accountable.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"advice_prioritize_protection_of_civilians_in_south_sudan\"><\/span>Advice: Prioritize Protection of Civilians in South Sudan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>As the <strong>conflict<\/strong> in South Sudan enters its eleventh year, the international community must prioritize the protection of civilians. The extension of the arms embargo on South Sudan is a positive step, but much more needs to be done. The South Sudanese government must take urgent action to address <em>conflict<\/em>-related violence, and the international community must demand accountability for human rights violations. 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