Current Affairs 2nd June 2019

Current Affairs 2nd June 2019 - Important Points

UN extended sanctions against South Sudan on - 30th May 2019
Current Affairs 2nd June 2019 - Details

UN extended sanctions against South Sudan on - 30th May 2019

Even after having resistance from Russia, China and African countries, United Nation Security Council (UNSC) has extended an arm embargo and sanctions on South Sudan for an year.

Important Highlights

• A US-drafted resolution was adopted by UNSC after a vote of 10 in favour with five  refusals to vote.
• As per the rule in the 15-member council, a resolution presented for vote needs a minimum of nine votes for its adoption.
• Post adoption of resolution an arms embargo is placed on South Sudan along with an assets freeze and global travel ban put on eight South Sudanese nationals for their role to fuel the war.
• The measure adopted will going to be renewed until 31st May 2020.