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Arms Embargo Against Iran Comes To End Under Terms Of UNSC Resolution
Iran government on October 18 celebrated the termination of UN's arms embargo (arms ban) against the country imposed in 2007. The enduring ban on arms' purchase has come to an end under the terms of UNSC resolution, which was passed after the signing of 2015 Nuclear Deal. Iran's Foreign Ministry said that the country can now "procure any necessary arms and equipment" for its defence purposes.
Tags: Iran, United States, US Election 2020, UN arms embargo, Sanctions, UNSC, Tehran, Washington D.C.
Courtesy: The Hindu
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Turkey, UAE Violating ‘UN Arms Embargo’ in Libya: Investigation
Satellite images and flight data have revealed that Turkey and UAE planes are moving arms and fighters to Libyan groups, violating the 'UN Arms Embargo' of 2011. An investigation by The Guardian has found aircrafts flying from UAE military air-base to Egypt-Libya border. The report further states that Turkish cargo flights were seen flying to Libyan city, Misrata. Earlier, in January, leaders from 11 countries had decided to prevent… read-more
Tags: UAE. Turkey, Libya, UN arms embargo, arms trade, Africa, Middle East
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