United Nations Security Council’s Response to North Korea
In what could be described only as lame, the U.N. Security Council said this about North Korea’s recent rocket launch:
“The Security Council bears in mind the importance of maintaining peace and security on the Korean peninsula and in northeast Asia as a whole. The Security Council condemns the 5 April 2009 (local time) launch by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), which is in contravention of Security Council resolution 1718 (2006).
“The Security Council reiterates that the DPRK must comply fully with its obligations under Security Council resolution 1718 (2006).
“The Security Council demands that the DPRK not conduct any further launch.
“The Security Council also calls upon all Member States to comply fully with their obligations under resolution 1718 (2006).
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“The Security Council expresses its desire for a peaceful and diplomatic solution to the situation and welcomes efforts by Council members as well as other Member States to facilitate a peaceful and comprehensive solution through dialogue.”
North Korea defies the world and violates U.N. resolutions, and the U.N. Security Council condemns the action by this muted response, which focuses on “maintaining peace”? There is nothing in the statement to strike fear in the hearts of the rogue state’s leaders and officials. They’re just words, inert and ineffective.
Access the Council’s page here, and read the full text here.
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