Resolution for sanctions against Zimbabwe rejected by the United Nations Security Council

Posted on July 20, 2008 in General Emigration News US
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Resolution for sanctions against Zimbabwe rejected by the United Nations Security Council

The United States and Britain went before the United Nations Security Council in an attempt to get support to bring sanctions against Zimbabwe.  The measure failed and left the leaders of both countries feeling "disappointed" and "furious" respectively.  The resolution sponsored by the United States and Britain was brought forth after President Mugabe won the election in Zimbabwe.  Russia and China were the two countries that vetoed it.

Both Prime Minister Gordon Brown and President Bush will continue to push for sanctions against Zimbabwe despite their vetoed resolution at the UN.  David Miliband, the Foreign Secretary in Britain said "We are looking at a deeper hit on the financial sector and a wider travel ban."

There were unpleasant remarks made toward the Russian government because they vetoed the resolution.  The Russian government released a statement that said "We consider such statements unacceptable.  The statement added that "it was the presentation in New York of an inadequate draft resolution which is contrary to the collective approach".

Also commenting was Russia's envoy to the UN, Vitaly Churkin who said "I have to question the character of our partnership with our British and US colleagues . . . when they suddenly come out with these absolutely unfounded accusations."

China's deputy ambassador Liu Zhenmin said they would continue to not support the resolution.  Zhenmin said "The solution can only be achieved by the Zimbabweans themselves with the help of South African leaders.  We are going to support the mediation efforts."

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