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Ugandan Troops Breached S.Sudan Arms Embargo: Amnesty

Amnesty International has called on the UN to enforce the arms embargo on S. Sudan, citing a violation due to the reported presence of Ugandan troops.

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US Pentagon Chief Says Military Ready to Ensure Iran Never Gets a Nuclear Bomb

The US defense secretary reiterated Sunday that the United States hopes for a diplomatic solution to keep Iran from developing a nuclear weapon, but if that failed the military was ready "to go deep and to go big."

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Trump Suggests US Releasing 2,000-Pound Bombs to Israel

Donald Trump said Saturday that a "lot of things" ordered by Israel were now being delivered, following a report that the US president had released a hold on the provision of 2,000-pound bombs.

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Beijing Slams US Over Potential Chinese Drone Ban

China said it would take "all necessary measures" in response to the US announcing it was considering restrictions on commercial Chinese drones for national security reasons.

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UAE Promises Not to Arm Sudan Paramilitaries as US Warns of Arms Export Ban

The United Arab Emirates, under fire in Washington, has told the US it has cut off weapons to paramilitaries in Sudan's brutal civil war.

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Russian Military Suppliers Exploit Loophole in US Microchip Embargo

The Russian military continues to gain access to US-made microchips for its defense systems, as suppliers continue to exploit a loophole in acquiring this critical technology.

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French Weapons in Sudan ‘In Violation of UN Embargo’: Amnesty

Military equipment built in France is being used in Sudan on armored vehicles, in "violation of the UN arms embargo" on Darfur, Amnesty International said.

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UN Security Council Extends South Sudan Arms Embargo

The UN Security Council overcame resistance from several countries and extended an arms embargo and sanctions imposed in an effort to stem violence in South Sudan.

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After Eurofighter, Germany OKs Iris-T Missile Sale to Saudi Arabia

Germany resumed direct arms exports to Saudi Arabia by approving the sale of missiles, ending a blockade in place since 2018.

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UN Lifts Arms Embargo on Somali Forces

The UN Security Council lifted an arms embargo on Somali forces, but continued to maintain sanctions against the Al-Shabaab jihadist group.

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