Tag: United Nations
In praise of UN rights rapporteur Richard Falk
Lawrence Davidson says UN rights rapporteur Richard Falk is guilty only of telling Americans the truth: that much of the terrorism they fear is a product of their own government’s continuing barbarism.
Palestinian leadership still asleep at the wheel?
Stuart Littlewood argues that instead of capitalizing on Palestine’s UN victory by seeking to bring Israel to account for its crimes, the Palestinian leadership remains "stuck in the same old time-wasting groove".
Mis-analysing Libya
Nureddin Sabir shows how lack of understanding of Libyan history and society can lead to flawed conclusions regarding the propriety of the UN-authorized intervention to save Libyans from Gaddafi’s murderous intentions.
Will Palestinians ever “seize their destiny”
Stuart Littlewood urges Palestinians to resist being bullied into bogus “peace talks”, to pursue charges against Israel for its war crimes and crimes against humanity, and to address their appalling communications failure.
Time for Palestine to move forward
Stuart Littlewood sees a glimmer of light at the end of the Palestinian tunnel as the United Nations finally sees through Israel and its Western stooges and recognizes Palestine as a state.
Israel’s Ron Prosor: self-righteousness personified
Alan Hart reflects on the self-righteousness shown by Israel’s ambassador at the UN General Assembly session that gave Palestine non-member observer status, noting that this self-righteousness will ultimately undo Israel.
Palestine, the UN and Zionist bullying
Jamal Kanj recalls how Zionist pressure succeeded in 1947 in partitioning Palestine to suit European colonists and argues that today the Zionists are using similar pressure to prevent UN membership for Palestine.
British blackmail to cripple Palestinians’ UN bid?
Stuart Littlewood views the background of Britain’s decision not to appose the Palestinian bid for enhanced UN status but only on condition that the Palestinians turn a blind eye to Israeli crimes.
UK shielding Israel from war crimes prosecutions
Gilad Atzmon considers why the UK has decided to support the Palestinian bid for UN membership on condition that the Palestinians not prosecute Israel for war crimes and enter endless talks unconditionally.
Scapegoating in Libya
It’s a year and a half since the ouster of dictator Muammar Gaddafi but the country’s descent into chaos continues unabated, as most recently shown by the rape of three British aid