OHCHR report highlights $1 Billion USD arms trade operating in UN member states, including Singapore, despite embargo

UN Special Rapporteur, Tom Andrews, reveals an ongoing billion-dollar arms trade to Myanmar’s military, implicating entities in UN member states, including Singapore. Despite claims of strict arms transfer regulations, Singapore is highlighted for its crucial role in facilitating these transactions, contrasting with Singaporean authorities’ assertions of adherence to international obligations. The conflicting narratives leave unanswered questions about Singapore’s arms embargo enforcement.