Image: ReutersSouth Africa has proposed a rival draft resolution in the United Nations General Assembly that seeks to address theThe South African-authored text was issued after a western-led draft resolution was circulated to member states demanding an immediate cessation of hostilities by the Russian Federation in Ukraine, in particular the targetting of civilians and civilian infrastructure.
It cited the unbalanced nature of the earlier resolution which drew Pretoria’s controversial abstention and insists that the humanitarian text put forward by western nations not be politicized. The Western humanitarian draft makes reference to the previous resolution that was adopted by 141 member states and refers to hostilities by the Russian Federation against Ukraine while deploring the dire humanitarian consequences of Moscow’s hostilities.
The South African draft makes no mention of Russia but calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities by all parties and encourages political dialogue, negotiations and mediation.Share article
What is South Africa getting themselves into? We cannot help what does not need help. Why are we getting involved in a war that we cannot declare?
South Africa announced its position a long time ago; siding with the aggressors. Its the same stance it took on Zimbabwe after Robert Mugabe lost the 2008 presidential election.