France invoke R2P over Burma cyclone
By Fred • May 15th, 2008 • Category: ArticlesFrom Security Council Report:
Following the cyclone that hit Myanmar on 2 May and Myanmar’s resistance to receiving the kind of international disaster assistance which has now become standard in response to devastating natural disasters, France brought the issue to the Council, invoking the concept of “responsibility to protect†as the basis for Council action. This sparked strong reactions from many UN members. Discussions at expert level and in informal Council meetings have continued over the week. It was unclear at press time if France would put a draft proposal on the table. Word Format • PDF Format
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[...] Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner (a lifelong advocate of ‘humanitarian intervention’) invoked R2P when the Government of Burma/Myanmar appeared to be obstructing relief efforts in the wake of [...]