– Experts weigh risks, rewards as embargo ends & forces drawdownA series of pivotal events in early December signaled a new chapter in Somalia’s ongoing story. On December 1st, the UN Security Council lifted a 31-year arms embargo, signaling a policy shift and giving Mogadishu room to maneuver as security challenges evolve. While sanctions on terrorist group al-Shabab still stand, Somalia can now procure arms on the international market. Mohamud greeted the embargo’s lifting with open arms, saying Somalia can now acquire arms unfettered from allies. However, not all experts agree that lifting the arms embargo will have a positive impact.

Source: Ethiopian News December 09, 2023 07:31 UTC