Image: Twitter: @SAMissionNYSouth Africa abstained from voting during an emergency session of the United Nations General Assembly which overwhelminglyThe resolution received 141 votes in favour of the resolution, with 35 abstentions, while just four countries joined Russia in voting “no”, including Belarus, Syria, North Korea and Eritrea.
South Africa’s ambassador to the UN, Mathu Joyini, says the resolution in its current form could drive a wedge between the parties. Joyini explained South Africa’s abstention over the resolution’s lack of emphasis on a diplomatic path. “The text does call for the immediate and peaceful resolution of the conflict between the two parties through political dialogue, negotiations, mediation and other peaceful means but Pretoria’s envoy argued it did not go far enough,” says Joyini.Joyini says,“The resolution that we have considered does not create an environment conducive for diplomacy, dialog and mediation.
“For South Africa, the text in its current form could drive a wedge between the parties rather than contributing to resolution of conflict. The resolution should have welcomed the commencement of negotiations between the parties. Additionally, the role of the Security Council, as well as the good offices of the UN Secretary-General, could have been given more prominence in the resolution,” added Joyini.
And yet we moan if the world powers do nothing to help us when WE need it……no surprises there then. It’s called mutual respect….and mutual understanding. What else do our leadership expect. We also have to stand alone in this country of ours, as WE have to do against govnmnt
We want everlasting peace not war.
South Africa voted indirectly for war on Ukraine to continue by abstaining from voting for UNGA resolution
Disgusting VoetsekANC they will do anything for there overlords to fill there pockets and selling of 1’s soul is on top of the menu!!!