Sudan and South Sudan - Security Council, 10161st meeting

Security Council renews sanctions on South Sudan for one year, adopting resolution 2821 (2026) amid concerns measures are hindering progress.

• Categories: Meetings & Events / Security Council
• Video Length: 00:25:04
• Production Date: 29 May 2026
• Asset Language: Arabic; English; French; Russian; Spanish; Chinese; Original
• Corporate Name: INTERGOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITY ON DEVELOPMENT - IGAD; UNITED NATIONS MISSION IN SOUTH SUDAN – UNMISS
• Subject Topical: SANCTIONS; SOUTH SUDAN SITUATION; PEACE AGREEMENTS; ARMS EMBARGO; TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS; SUDAN SITUATION
• Geographic Subject: SUDAN; SOUTH SUDAN
• MAMS Id: 3580235
• Parent Id: 3578331
• Alternate Title: MTG SC 10161 SUDAN SOUTH SUDAN 29 MAY 2026 AM

Description

The Security Council today extended for one year the sanctions imposed on South Sudan, including asset freezes, travel bans and an arms embargo — amid concerns expressed by some speakers that the African position on the issue is being overlooked and that sanctions are hindering progress towards lasting peace.

Resolution 2821 (2026) (to be issued as document S/RES/2821(2026)) was adopted by a recorded vote of nine votes in favour (Bahrain, Colombia, Denmark, France, Greece, Latvia, Panama, United Kingdom, United States) to none against, with six abstentions (China, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Liberia, Pakistan, Russian Federation, Somalia).

Along with renewing those measures until 31 May 2027, the 15-member organ also extended the mandate of the Panel of Experts assisting the 2206 South Sudan Sanctions Committee until 1 July 2027.

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