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UN Security Council veto restriction initiative
Overview
Mexico and France have led an international initiative to voluntarily restrict the use of the veto power in the United Nations Security Council during instances of mass atrocities, such as genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. Originally introduced in 2015, the political declaration has gained momentum, with 128 states supporting the proposal.
In September 2026, the United Kingdom officially announced its support for the initiative during a ministerial meeting in New York. This makes the UK the second permanent member of the Security Council to commit to the proposal, following France. Proponents suggest that such restrictions are necessary to prevent Security Council paralysis and ensure the body can fulfill its responsibility to maintain international peace and security.
Entities
France · United Nations Security Council · Mexico · United Kingdom · UN Security Council
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[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sourcesUnited Kingdom joins initiative to restrict UN Security Council veto
The United Kingdom has joined France and Mexico in an initiative to voluntarily restrict the UN Security Council veto in cases of genocide and war crimes.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 9 sourcesUnited Kingdom joins Mexico and France to limit UN Security Council veto
The United Kingdom has joined Mexico and France in a diplomatic initiative to limit the use of the UN Security Council veto in cases of mass atrocities, bringing total support to 128 states.
Sources
brasil247.com · capital.gr · cronicadecantabria.com · elbuentono.com.mx · elvalle.com.mx · iefimerida.gr · lajornadasanluis.com.mx · prensa-latina.cu · revistaforum.com.br · tallapolitica.com.mx · udgtv.com