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Should permanent membership and veto powers of the UNSC be abolished?

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Should permanent membership and veto powers of the UNSC be abolished?

In the ongoing session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA), France has made a proposal to enhance the functioning of the UN, especially in dealing with collective security and the use of veto. France has been advocating that the use of veto in the UN Security Council (UNSC) be “regulated” when it comes to dealing…

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U.S. backs 2 permanent seats for African nations on the UN Security Council

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U.S. backs 2 permanent seats for African nations on the UN Security Council

United Nations Security Council. | Photo Credit: Reuters The United States announced Thursday that it will support the addition of two new permanent seats for African countries on the powerful U.N. Security Council — and a first-ever non-permanent seat for a small island developing nation. U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield made the announcement…

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