UN Security Council Renews Sanctions on South Sudan Until 2027
On May 30, 2026, the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 2821, extending the arms embargo, travel bans, and asset freezes on South Sudan for another year. The vote passed 9-0 with six abstentions, including China, Russia, and the DRC. The US-drafted resolution cited a lack of progress in implementing the 2018 peace agreement and a deteriorating political and security situation. Russia and China argued the embargo hinders the government's ability to protect civilians against internal armed groups.