UN sanctions committee says sanctions are an opportunity for improvements

The Chairperson of Sanction Committee for South Sudan at the United Nations Security Council says the UN is committed to accompanying the country’s people and its leaders towards reform, adding that targeted sanctions should be seen as a means of improvement.

 Joanna Wronecka who is also the Permanent Representative of Poland to the UN made the comments as she concluded a recent visit to South Sudan. 

 During her visit, Ms. Wroneka met with the Vice President, special advisors and members of the national dialogue committee to discuss sanctions imposed on targeted individuals. 

She described her mission as ‘successful’ and explained further the nature of her mandate.