President Salva Kiir Mayardit officially acceded to three significant international conventions aimed at enhancing South Sudan’s cooperation in global efforts to combat terrorism, drug trafficking, and transnational organized crime.
The move is seen as a major step in aligning South Sudan with international legal frameworks designed to address critical global security and public health challenges.
The three conventions include International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism (1999)
This convention focuses on strengthening international collaboration in preventing the financing of terrorism. It calls for effective measures to track, investigate, and cut off financial support to terrorist groups.Â
By acceding to this convention, South Sudan commits to enhancing its capacity to combat the financial networks that fuel terrorism, reinforcing the country’s commitment to international peace and security.
This move also aligns South Sudan with global efforts to counter terrorism financing through stricter financial regulations and information-sharing mechanisms with other nations.
United Nations Convention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (1988)
This convention addresses the growing threat posed by the illicit trafficking and abuse of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.
These substances, which include central nervous system stimulants, sedative-hypnotics, and hallucinogens, have caused widespread public health and social problems, including in South Sudan.
By signing this convention, South Sudan pledges to strengthen its legal framework for regulating and limiting the illegal trade in drugs, enhance border security, and cooperate with international law enforcement agencies to curb the flow of illicit drugs into the country.
United Nations Convention Against Transnational Organized Crime and its Protocols Known as the Palermo Convention.
This international instrument targets the rise of transnational organized crime, which includes human trafficking, smuggling of migrants, and other forms of cross-border criminal activities.
By acceding to this convention, South Sudan commits to working closely with other nations to disrupt organized criminal networks operating within and across its borders.
The protocols to this convention provide specific guidelines for tackling different aspects of organized crime, including arms trafficking and money laundering.
President Kiir’s office said the decision to accede to these three critical international conventions underscores South Sudan’s commitment to strengthening its legal framework and playing a more proactive role in addressing global threats.
By aligning with international efforts to combat terrorism, drug trafficking, and transnational organized crime, South Sudan is laying the groundwork for enhanced national security and a more stable future.
