UN extends Somalia arms embargo amid government dissatisfaction
In spite of strong resistance from Somalia’s administration, the United Nations Security Council voted to sustain an arms embargo on the nation, asserting that al-Shabab continues to present a significant danger to regional tranquility and stability and that penalties are necessary to weaken its operations.
The decision was taken on Thursday with a tally of 11-0, with abstentions from Russia, China, Gabon, and Ghana in favor of the Somali government’s request, supported by the African Union, to lift the arms embargo. The resolution additionally conveys concern regarding the persistent presence of ISIL (ISIS) affiliates in the Horn of Africa nation.
The arms embargo is altered by the British-drafted resolution to consider the government’s progress in enhancing the management of arms and m...