West Votes Against Rest of World, Supporting Illegal Sanctions in UN Human Rights Council
In the United Nations Human Rights Council, the West voted against the rest of the world, supporting illegal sanctions (known as unilateral coercive measures).
In China, German Lawmaker Calls for End to Sanctions, an ‘Instrument of War’ (That Backfires for Europe)
“Sanctions are an instrument of modern warfare”, says leftist member of the German Bundestag Sevim Dağdelen, warning in a speech in China that economic war is backfiring and hurting European…
The Human Consequences of Economic Sanctions: Event Summary
By Francisco R. Rodríguez and Mark Weisbrot / Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) On May 19, 2023, the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) brought together leading…
UN Human Rights Council Condemns Impact of Unilateral Sanctions
The resolution presented by Azerbaijan on behalf of Non-Aligned countries noted the impact of sanctions on key rights related to life, health, and freedom from hunger. It was predictably rejected…
Illegal US Sanctions Blocking Aid to Syria, After Earthquake Killed Thousands
Illegal US and EU sanctions have blocked some humanitarian aid from going to Syria after a devastating earthquake killed thousands of people. UN experts have demanded an end to the…