Thanks to an initiative from the Arab League, the U.N. is not hiding its head in the sand over the war in Iraq. We now have a crucial opportunity for the world to condemn the war in Iraq. On Wednesday, 26 March, there was an “open session” of the U.N. Security Council and members are expected to put forward a resolution condemning the war and calling for a ceasefire. The debate is expected to carry on until Thursday but it is clear that any such resolution will be vetoed by the U.S. and U.K.
Arab League Foreign Ministers, as well as their colleagues in the Non-Aligned Movement, have said that if there is no Security Council resolution, they will invoke Resolution 377
Arab League Foreign Ministers, as well as their colleagues in the Non-Aligned Movement, have said that if there is no Security Council resolution, they will invoke Resolution 377
(“Uniting for Peace”), and call for an Emergency Session of the U.N. General Assembly, where a resolution calling for an end to the war would get overwhelming support.
We have chosen several countries whose support for this move is key to its success. Any country that puts this forward, will have to be able to withstand diplomatic and economic blackmail from the U.S. and the U.K. in order to exercise their democratic right to speak on behalf of their people.
Please continue for more information and ways to help Greenpeace help us all...
We have chosen several countries whose support for this move is key to its success. Any country that puts this forward, will have to be able to withstand diplomatic and economic blackmail from the U.S. and the U.K. in order to exercise their democratic right to speak on behalf of their people.
Please continue for more information and ways to help Greenpeace help us all...