South Sudan: Extension of UN arms embargo welcome news for victims of decade long conflict

By Amnesty International

Following the United Nations Security Council’s decision to extend the arms embargo on South Sudan for a year, Tigere Chagutah, Amnesty International’s Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, said: “The extension of the UN arms embargo on South Sudan is welcome news for millions of civilians who have suffered human rights violations by people […] The post South Sudan: Extension of UN arms embargo welcome news for victims of decade long conflict appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>

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