Role of the United Nations (UN)
In 1952 the UN condemned the apartheid system
They continued to oppose it every year in the General Assembly
1962 UN tried to organize economic sanctions against S.A.
Many leading industrial nations refuse to participate
In the 1980’s they declared apartheid to be a crime against humanity
1961 Many in the British Commonwealth wanted to expel S.A., instead they withdrew.
Summary: The United Nations was largely ineffective with dealing with the apartheid in South Africa. South Africa is a resource rich country especially with diamonds and therefore many countries did not want to stop their trade with Sout Africa. They United Nations did try however.
Website Links: http://www.un.org/en/events/mandeladay/apartheid.shtml
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They continued to oppose it every year in the General Assembly
1962 UN tried to organize economic sanctions against S.A.
Many leading industrial nations refuse to participate
In the 1980’s they declared apartheid to be a crime against humanity
1961 Many in the British Commonwealth wanted to expel S.A., instead they withdrew.
Summary: The United Nations was largely ineffective with dealing with the apartheid in South Africa. South Africa is a resource rich country especially with diamonds and therefore many countries did not want to stop their trade with Sout Africa. They United Nations did try however.
Website Links: http://www.un.org/en/events/mandeladay/apartheid.shtml
Video:
Question: Why does trade and economy always come before human rights in history?