A UN report reveals rifles made in Turkey including BRG‑55, MKA 556, and UTAS Defense models found in South Sudanese militia hands, despite a UN arms embargo. The weapons, likely diverted through illicit third-party sales, expose gaps in export controls and risk fueling the already volatile conflict. The UN urges Ankara to tighten oversight and end‑user verification to prevent further arms trafficking and protect fragile peace efforts in Africa.