Arms Proliferation and Its Implication: A Case Study of South Sudan
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17605/cajssh.v6i2.1182Keywords:
arms, arms proliferation, implication, insecurity, porous border, crime, inter-communal tensionAbstract
This study posits that a principal obstacle to peace and security in South Sudan is the presence and continuous proliferation of arms, which substantially exacerbates the destruction of lives and property and heightens inter-communal tensions, ultimately leading to widespread conflict. The bulk of South Sudan's borders are porous. Thus, enabling the entry of firearms, drugs, and human trafficking. Furthermore, the widespread corruption in South Sudan intensifies the security challenges confronting both the state and the region. This study examines the spread of weaponry and its ramifications. It assesses the initiatives of the South Sudanese government and the region in tackling the problem, with the objective of offering suggestions for a durable solution to the crisis in South Sudan. This study utilizes conflict theory. The escalation of armaments in South Sudan is mostly ascribed to a debilitated economy, the government's failure to provide fundamental services, insecurity, rising unemployment rates, and, most critically, corruption, which combined obstruct effective strategies to address this problem. It is strongly advocated that comprehensive efforts be deployed at all levels to address the challenges of weapons proliferation in South Sudan, considering the country's critical role in regional, continental, and global security. The government of South Sudan should provide or augment non-military logistical assistance for its citizens. China and Russia need not to, owing to economic interests and investments in South Sudan, persist in endorsing the atrocities committed against individuals with small arms and light weaponry.
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