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Sam Husseini Explains UN Votes BLOCKED by Imperialist and how South Africa Was REMOVED
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Main Topic: The video discusses the US's veto power in the UN Security Council, particularly regarding resolutions for a ceasefire in Gaza, and advocates for the use of the "Uniting for Peace" mechanism in the General Assembly to bypass the Security Council's gridlock.
Key Points:
- US Vetoes: The US has repeatedly vetoed ceasefire resolutions in the Security Council regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict, even very mild ones. The speaker argues the US is a "full partner" in the alleged genocide.
- Complicity: The speaker suggests that while the US is a major player, much of the world is complicit in the situation due to inaction.
- Uniting for Peace: The speaker advocates for using the "Uniting for Peace" mechanism, which allows the General Assembly to take action when the Security Council is deadlocked due to a veto.
- Historical Examples: The video cites two historical examples of "Uniting for Peace" being used effectively:
- Apartheid South Africa: In the 1980s, the General Assembly passed a resolution calling for sanctions against South Africa, despite US vetoes in the Security Council. This helped lead to the end of apartheid.
- Suez Canal Crisis (1956): The General Assembly, with the US and Soviet Union's support, deployed peacekeeping troops and forced Britain, France, and Israel to withdraw from Egypt.
- Potential Actions: The speaker suggests the General Assembly could impose sanctions, implement an arms embargo, suspend Israel from the General Assembly (as was done with apartheid South Africa), and call for a peacekeeping force.
- Upcoming Meeting: There is an upcoming meeting at the General Assembly with a resolution drafted by Spain, but its effectiveness is uncertain.
Highlights:
- The speaker strongly condemns the US's use of its veto power to block ceasefire resolutions.
- The video emphasizes the potential of the "Uniting for Peace" mechanism as a tool for the General Assembly to take meaningful action when the Security Council is paralyzed.
- The historical examples of South Africa and the Suez Canal Crisis provide concrete illustrations of the power of the General Assembly when acting through "Uniting for Peace".
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