The United Nations Security Council has expressed concern over the illicit flow of weapons and ammunition from Yemen to Somalia, which violates the arms embargo imposed on Al-Shabaab.
This embargo is part of broader international efforts to curb the activities of the militant group, which has been a significant source of instability in Somalia and the wider region.
The transfer of arms from Yemen, a country itself embroiled in a protracted conflict, exacerbates the security challenges in Somalia.
The Security Council has repeatedly emphasized the importance of adhering to the arms embargo to prevent Al-Shabaab from strengthening its military capabilities.
The group has been responsible for numerous attacks, not only within Somalia but also in neighboring countries, contributing to regional insecurity.
The UN has called on member states to enhance their efforts to monitor and intercept illegal arms shipments, and to cooperate with regional organizations such as the African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) to address this issue.
The Security Council’s concern underscores the need for a coordinated international response to prevent the further destabilization of the Horn of Africa.