The UN Security Council has extended an arms embargo on the Central African Republic and a travel ban and asset freeze on blacklisted individuals for another year. The resolution adopted unanimously by the UNSC last night added a new provision making sexual violence a criterion for sanctions. It also encouraged member states to require that airlines provide advance passenger information to national authorities to make sure the travel ban is enforced.<br/>'<br/>France's UN Ambassador Francois Delattre, whose country<br/>drafted the resolution, said extending sanctions is justified because of the persisting threat of various militias that continue to try to derail the process of stabilization and reconciliation. It is a very important signal to all those in the Central African Republic who try to undermine the political process, he said. <br/>