Posted by Matt in July 11th, 2008 |
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Africa,
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Mugabe,
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More strategic unhelpfulness from Russia and China.
From the article:
Russia and China vetoed proposed sanctions on Zimbabwe on Friday, rejecting U.S. efforts to step up punitive measures after the African nation’s disputed presidential election.
Western powers mustered nine votes, the minimum needed to gain approval in the 15-nation council, in a show of hands. But the failed [...]
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Posted by Matt in June 23rd, 2008 |
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The Islamic countries obtain their fair share of the nine rotating seats. Their interests on the Security Council are always represented. Not satisfied with this representation or their strangulation of the United Nations Human Rights Council and domination of the General Assembly, however, the 57 member Organization of Islamic Conference also wants a [...]
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