United Kingdom joins Mexico and France to limit UN Security Council veto

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Mexico and France are leading a renewed international push to limit the use of the veto in the United Nations Security Council during instances of mass atrocities, including genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. Originally introduced by the two nations in 2015, the political declaration has now garnered support from 128 states.

During a ministerial meeting held in New York on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly, the United Kingdom officially announced its support for the initiative. This makes the UK the second permanent member of the Security Council to voluntarily commit to the proposal, following France. British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband confirmed the decision, which aims to promote more effective multilateralism and protect human dignity.

In the last four months, the initiative has seen significant momentum, with 21 additional countries from Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean joining the declaration. Proponents argue that restricting the veto will allow the Security Council to fulfill its primary responsibility of maintaining international peace and security, particularly in situations where the current system often leads to paralysis.

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Ed Miliband · France · Mexico · UN Security Council · United Kingdom · United Nations · United Nations Security Council

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[● 9 SOURCES] A total of 128 states have expressed support for the political declaration to suspend the veto in cases of mass atrocities. elvalle.com.mx · www.tallapolitica.com.mx · cronicadecantabria.com · www.elbuentono.com.mx · lajornadasanluis.com.mx · +4 more
[● 7 SOURCES] Twenty-one additional states from Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Asia joined the initiative in the last four months. elvalle.com.mx · www.tallapolitica.com.mx · lajornadasanluis.com.mx · udgtv.com · www.capital.gr · +2 more
[● 9 SOURCES] Mexico and France are promoting a political declaration to suspend the use of the veto in the UN Security Council during cases of mass atrocities. elvalle.com.mx · www.tallapolitica.com.mx · cronicadecantabria.com · www.elbuentono.com.mx · lajornadasanluis.com.mx · +4 more
[● 9 SOURCES] The United Kingdom has officially endorsed the political declaration to limit veto use in cases of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes. elvalle.com.mx · www.tallapolitica.com.mx · cronicadecantabria.com · www.elbuentono.com.mx · lajornadasanluis.com.mx · +4 more
[● 6 SOURCES] The United Kingdom is the second permanent member of the UN Security Council to voluntarily commit to this initiative, following France. elvalle.com.mx · cronicadecantabria.com · lajornadasanluis.com.mx · udgtv.com · www.capital.gr · +1 more