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Divided UN extends arms embargo on South Sudan as fears of renewed civil war grow

Divided UN extends arms embargo on South Sudan as fears of renewed civil war grow

  • The arms embargo, and travel bans and asset freezes on South Sudanese on the UN sanctions blacklist, were extended for a year until May 31, 2026
  • There were high hopes for peace and stability after oil-rich South Sudan gained independence
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How a sanctions-busting smartphone business thrives in North Korea

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UN sanctions affecting aid in North Korea — rights chief

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