Today, the United States government announced restrictions targeting specific individuals undermining peace and engaging in corruption in South Sudan, aiming to foster sustainable peace and economic growth. Additionally, the U.S. imposed limitations on the import and export of defense-related articles and services to and from Nicaragua, specifically amending the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to address the Ortega-Murillo regime's continued repression and human rights abuses. These measures reflect the U.S.'s commitment to holding accountable those who impede peace and violate human rights.
⚠️ US IMPOSES ARMS RESTRICTIONS ON NICARAGUA Full Story → https://t.co/qM45ovoWVw The United States imposed arms restrictions on Nicaragua on Thursday, the U.S. State Department said, adding that the Biden administration remained concerned about the Nicaraguan government's…
Ortega-Murillo continue to deny Nicaraguans their human rights. We amended the International Traffic in Arms Regulations #ITAR to update the defense trade policy toward Nicaragua in light of the Ortega-Murillo regime’s continued repression & abuses. https://t.co/45dqbmqHxN
Today @StateDept announced restrictions on the import and export of U.S. origin defense articles and defense services destined for or originating in Nicaragua. We call on the international community to continue to hold the Ortega-Murillo regime accountable for its repression.
U.S. IMPROSES RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORT, EXPORT OF U.S. ORIGIN DEFENSE ARTICLES, SERVICES DESTINED FOR OR ORIGINATING IN NICARAGUA -STATE DEPT
Today we announced restrictions on specific individuals who undermine or impede a sustainable peace in South Sudan and engage in corruption that fuels conflict and stifles economic growth. The South Sudanese people deserve peace and prosperity.