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UN Security Council extends South Sudan arms embargo

South Sudan was gripped by a bloody civil war between the followers of two rival leaders, Riek Machar, left, and Salva Kiir. © SIMON MAINA / AFP/File

United Nations, US (AFP) – The UN Security Council overcame resistance from several countries on Thursday and extended an arms embargo and sanctions imposed in an effort to stem violence in South Sudan.

The US-drafted resolution passed with the minimum amount of support necessary, with nine countries in favor and six abstentions.

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