UN Extends Arms Embargo In South Sudan

UNITED NATIONS (AP) – The U.N. Security Council has approved a resolution extending for a year an arms embargo on South Sudan and a travel ban and financial sanctions for targeted individuals. Russia, China and South Africa abstained as the resolution passed 12-0 Friday. The U.S.-drafted resolution welcomes “encouraging developments in South Sudan’s peace process,” including the beginning of the formation of a transitional government. But it also expresses “deep concern at continued fighting in South Sudan” and condemns violations of the peace deal and cessation of hostilities agreement. The resolution urges South Sudan’s leaders to finalize establishment of the transitional national unity government.