The Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) of South Sudan on Tuesday ratified the International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism.
The move marks the country’s commitment to enhancing international cooperation in combating terrorism financing.
The International Convention, adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 9 December 1999, aims to prevent and combat the financial underpinnings of terrorism. It has been a critical tool for global counter-terrorism efforts since it entered into force on 10 April 2002.
Following the ratification, Oliver Mori Benjamin, the Chairperson of the Specialized Committee for Information and spokesperson of the TNLA, told reporters it is a global international convention that does not require amendment but allows countries to raise objections to any articles that may not align with their national interests.
“The members deliberated extensively, and at the end of the session, the parliament ratified the convention with recommendations and observations,” he stated.
By ratifying this convention, South Sudan underscores its commitment to the global fight against terrorism and aligns itself with international standards aimed at dismantling the financial networks that support terrorism. The ratification also enhances South Sudan’s role in international counter-terrorism initiatives and strengthens its legal framework to address terrorism-related crimes.