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john terrett is live at the united nations. what happened. >> good afternoon from the united nations. the russians called for the meeting of the security council to get their ideas out there, into the international headlines on the television programs in tomorrow's newspapers, and that they have done. the russian ambassador talking about how the west needs to rethink its position vis-a-vis ukraine and the area disputed in eastern and southern ukraine, and talked about how ukraine itself is not abiding by the april geneva agreement regarding the whole situation. now, that seems to be the way the russians handled the whole thing at the united nations. you might say attack is the level form of defense, because they constantly go on the attack as they did today. in response we heard from the uk ambassador talking about the proportional unmeasured response by kiev and the hypocrisy coming from moscow, that he called breath taking. samantha power is the u.s. ambassador the united nations and responded to what the russian ambassador h
john terrett is live at the united nations. what happened. >> good afternoon from the united nations. the russians called for the meeting of the security council to get their ideas out there, into the international headlines on the television programs in tomorrow's newspapers, and that they have done. the russian ambassador talking about how the west needs to rethink its position vis-a-vis ukraine and the area disputed in eastern and southern ukraine, and talked about how ukraine itself...
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. ♪ >>> we begin with some breaking news out of the united nations. un and arbab league envoy is reportedly on the verge of resigning from his post at the end of may. he is due to address the media shortly. and we'll bring you that live as soon as it happens. ukraine's defense ministry says six soldiers have been killed in an ambush by separatists in the east. terrorists tired a grenade launcher here the city of kramatorsk. eight others are thought to be injured this let's go to paul beban live for us in donetsk. what have you been hearing about this? >> hello, jane. we have some details coming out mainly on the defense ministry website, these details. it confirms there has been casualties as a result of contact between ukrainian army soldiers and rebel forces north of kramatorsk. now it happened around 1:00 and the details are as follows. it was about 20 kilometers from kramatorsk, there was two apc's just about to cross a bridge and they were contacted or there was an attack by what the defense ministry estimates to be some 30 pro-russian forces who
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a mockery of the united nations and the nations who voted for it. i think there is very strong argument now for each of the permanent embers of the security council who have already put their name to the un's resolution to appoint a permanent humanitarian envoys who would be the job to make sure that that resolution was properly instrumented. they need help from the supporting space different sites in the conflict, from the iranian side, or the saudi side. they will be able to draw attention to the abuse of international law that is going on. her credit, very be having five different coordinators. >> we have a united nations coordinator. we need an voice that are willing to put the muzzle and the muscle of their countries behind the effort. united nations is working hard after, butte the aid there needs to be much stronger pressure on the assad regime but also on the rebel groups to make sure that they abide by the norms and laws of international humanitarian help to make sure that civilians are able to get the basic food, medicine that they need be
a mockery of the united nations and the nations who voted for it. i think there is very strong argument now for each of the permanent embers of the security council who have already put their name to the un's resolution to appoint a permanent humanitarian envoys who would be the job to make sure that that resolution was properly instrumented. they need help from the supporting space different sites in the conflict, from the iranian side, or the saudi side. they will be able to draw attention to...
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ambassador to the united nations to the united nations after russia and china vetoed taking any action. had a frenchsia sponsor draft resolution to defer both sides of the civil war to the international criminal court. the fourth time
ambassador to the united nations to the united nations after russia and china vetoed taking any action. had a frenchsia sponsor draft resolution to defer both sides of the civil war to the international criminal court. the fourth time
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the entire international community to reject these illegitimate elections as the arab league, united nations, united states, and the european union have done. we've also agreed to take steps together through a coordinated strategy to increase the moderate r opposition national coalition nd for its supreme military council and associated moderate syrians will armed groups to do everything we assad regime e accountable for the terror it is through ing including security council referral it the international criminal court to to counter the extremism and f complete the removal of syrian chemical weapons and step up our deliver humanitarian aid across the borders and lines irrespective of the consent of the regime. we say at the end of the ourunique' we have directed officials to implement a core group action plan. united kingdom for its part an ng to that will provide additional 30 million pounds, practical , in support to help the opposition. decided to upgrade the status of the national oalition's representative office here in london to a mission in recognition of the partnership.our we will
the entire international community to reject these illegitimate elections as the arab league, united nations, united states, and the european union have done. we've also agreed to take steps together through a coordinated strategy to increase the moderate r opposition national coalition nd for its supreme military council and associated moderate syrians will armed groups to do everything we assad regime e accountable for the terror it is through ing including security council referral it the...
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the head of the united nations peacekeeping operations may be arriving in juba. the internet -- the president agreed to direct talks after a conflict between him and riek machar. a member of the largest group, the dippinga, and riek machar is from the knewar. thousands have been killed and nor than a million fled their holmes. the u.n. -- homes. the u.n. security council has discussing the matters. this update from new york. >> reporter: the crisis from south sudan is in the spotlight. the u.n. security council is hearing a briefing from the high commissioner for human rights and the advisor on the trench of genocide. some figures mentioned are staggering. 80,000 people sheltering in the u.n. camps, and across south sudan. it's believed 9,000 child soldiers are operating. among security council members, discussion of a number of different types of action, including sanctions. >> there are helpful steps that the council and the disagrees hl community can take. the president of the united states issued an order providing for targeted sanctions determined to have at
the head of the united nations peacekeeping operations may be arriving in juba. the internet -- the president agreed to direct talks after a conflict between him and riek machar. a member of the largest group, the dippinga, and riek machar is from the knewar. thousands have been killed and nor than a million fled their holmes. the u.n. -- homes. the u.n. security council has discussing the matters. this update from new york. >> reporter: the crisis from south sudan is in the spotlight....
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and unity of ukraine in keeping with the united nations charter.chad would also reiterate its call for the situation to be deescalated, for restraint and calm, and chad would invite countries having an influence on the parties present to use all means possible in order to establish direct dialogue between the parties. with this in mind we would encourage the international community and especially the secretary-general of the united nations to be step up their efforts to bring about a effort between the parties in order to find a peaceful solution to the ukrainian crisis. thank you. >> i thank the representative of chad for his statement and i now give the floor to the representative of eritrea. >> i thank you, mad dim president. let me start by congratulating the korean delegation for assuming presidency of the security council. wish you best success during your tenure. i would also like to express my delegation's appreciation of the to the outgoing presidency of nigeria, for the weeds stewardship of the council during the month of april. i would l
and unity of ukraine in keeping with the united nations charter.chad would also reiterate its call for the situation to be deescalated, for restraint and calm, and chad would invite countries having an influence on the parties present to use all means possible in order to establish direct dialogue between the parties. with this in mind we would encourage the international community and especially the secretary-general of the united nations to be step up their efforts to bring about a effort...
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>> right now the way the obama administration has interacted with the united nations on the question of boko haram is to encourage the nigerian government to designate boko haram pursuant to the al qaeda list. what the united states and the obama administration has been doing since president obama has been in power is working to strengthen nigeria's capacity to defeat boko haram. so we've been very actively engaged in this. this engagement began before the obama administration. and ultimately the nigerian government has great progress that it can make to defeat boko haram. it needs to decide and commit itself to do that in ways that are similar to those learning curves that we, the united states, have had to take in defeating -- >> thank you mr. chairman for indulging. >> we go to jerry connelly of virginia. >> thank you, mr. chairman. here we go again. so, dr. sewall, clearly it's the fault of the obama administration that these young girls are kidnapped. is that true? >> no. >> someone in the administration embedded with boko haram? >> do you really want me to answer the question? >
>> right now the way the obama administration has interacted with the united nations on the question of boko haram is to encourage the nigerian government to designate boko haram pursuant to the al qaeda list. what the united states and the obama administration has been doing since president obama has been in power is working to strengthen nigeria's capacity to defeat boko haram. so we've been very actively engaged in this. this engagement began before the obama administration. and...
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entire international community to reject these illegitimate elections as the arab league, the united nations, the united states, turkey, and the european union have already done. we've also agreed unanimously to take further steps together through a coordinated strategy to increase our support for the moderate opposition, national coalition, and for its supreme military council and associated moderate armed groups to do everything we can to hold the assad regime accountable for the terror it is perpetrating including through security council referral to the international criminal court. to work together to counter the rising forces of extremism and to complete the removal of syria's chemical weapons. and to step up our efforts to deliver humanitarian aid across borders and across lines. irrespective of the consent of the regime. and we say at the end of our communique, we have directed our officials to implement a core group action plan. the united kingdom for its part adding to that will provide an additional 30 million pounds, $50 million in practical support to help the opposition. we hav
entire international community to reject these illegitimate elections as the arab league, the united nations, the united states, turkey, and the european union have already done. we've also agreed unanimously to take further steps together through a coordinated strategy to increase our support for the moderate opposition, national coalition, and for its supreme military council and associated moderate armed groups to do everything we can to hold the assad regime accountable for the terror it is...
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this is the mosque where the united nations report says that dozens of people were killed. here inside the church, inside the hospital. i am going to have a look inside now and see what is left. the smell of death, blood stains, bullet holes, the remnants of a massacre. other minorities were targeted. was in the mosque when the shooting started. her sister was executed. >> there was a man standing at the door with a machine gun. others at all the windows had assault rifles. then they started shooting, and the mosque filled with smoke. >> amid a deepening humanitarian crisis, there are many stories like this on both sides of the ethnic divide. the only hope now is new peace talks and a cease-fire that holds. the dancers bring children from newer sections of the camp together, steps toward rebuilding trust in a country with a violently divided future. >> you are watching "bbc world news america." still to come on tonight's program, they have been called a game changer in the fight against colombian drug smugglers and insurgents. we take you on board the hovercraft now playing
this is the mosque where the united nations report says that dozens of people were killed. here inside the church, inside the hospital. i am going to have a look inside now and see what is left. the smell of death, blood stains, bullet holes, the remnants of a massacre. other minorities were targeted. was in the mosque when the shooting started. her sister was executed. >> there was a man standing at the door with a machine gun. others at all the windows had assault rifles. then they...
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>> well, good afternoon from a pretty warm united nations.he russians called this meeting and the reason as always is to get their message out, to have their say, to get their point of view in the international headlines. and the russian ambassador is saying basically all that is going on in the eastern part of the country is ukraine's fault. he said ukraine is not abiding by the geneva agreement made back in april. and this is the strategy we have seen from the russians. their strategy is to also attack, attack first before anybody else can attack you. and he said the west needs to rethink its positions. now for the other key members of the security council, we heard from the french ambassador who said all of this was like a bad spy novel with russia deploying forces some with uniforms some not and causing trouble. he said the russians were basically opening a pandora's box. the united kingdom talked about ukraine ufring a measured response. and talked about the hypocrisy of russia being breathtaking. and the u.s. ambassador said it was rema
>> well, good afternoon from a pretty warm united nations.he russians called this meeting and the reason as always is to get their message out, to have their say, to get their point of view in the international headlines. and the russian ambassador is saying basically all that is going on in the eastern part of the country is ukraine's fault. he said ukraine is not abiding by the geneva agreement made back in april. and this is the strategy we have seen from the russians. their strategy...
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conflict. >> because of the division, because of the divided word, here and there, within the united nations, and in the region, we have not been able to make any progress in the course of this three years. >> syrian national coalition president is in washington this week, pleading for assistance from his allies to take down al-assad. >> the syrian people are looking to all the american leaders and american friends. the syrian people are looking to the important superpower in the world to help us lift the suffering and end humanitarian crisis that is affecting the syrian people. >> it's been a whirlwind of meetings, from the senate to the pentagon to the white house. they are outgunned by the raij , and seeking advance weaponry, especially man pads or surface to air missiles that can shoot down helicopters. the u.s. is he's tent to put more weapons into a theatre of war. from syrian rebels to foreign jihadists bent on taking control of syria. we worked hard with the partners to assist the moderate paigs to ensure that the aid that we are providing the opposition is getting into the hands of
conflict. >> because of the division, because of the divided word, here and there, within the united nations, and in the region, we have not been able to make any progress in the course of this three years. >> syrian national coalition president is in washington this week, pleading for assistance from his allies to take down al-assad. >> the syrian people are looking to all the american leaders and american friends. the syrian people are looking to the important superpower in...
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the united nations saying th ii were at least 17 palestinians killed during these operations in 2013. at least seven, including this 16-year-old and 17-year-old killed in the west bank. meanwhile, the u.n. says there were at least 51 palestinians wounded by live fire in the west bank in 2013 and so far at least 43 wounded again by live fire in 2014. that's the united nation's statistics in this matter. >> let's bring back the former israeli ambassador. you hear those reports, very disturbing information. what i hear you suggesting, it's possible you think this whole thing was staged? is that what you're suggesting. we don't know. the israeli military has a way of investigating this thing. if they can get the bullet they can determine if it came from an silver weapon and determine what weapon it came from. even weapons -- >> there's the capability of having a joint palestinian security forces israeli army investigation to take a look at that specific bullet the father showed us. >> that's frisk 101. every police force -- >> and they don't trust the israelis to do it alone if you can co
the united nations saying th ii were at least 17 palestinians killed during these operations in 2013. at least seven, including this 16-year-old and 17-year-old killed in the west bank. meanwhile, the u.n. says there were at least 51 palestinians wounded by live fire in the west bank in 2013 and so far at least 43 wounded again by live fire in 2014. that's the united nation's statistics in this matter. >> let's bring back the former israeli ambassador. you hear those reports, very...
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brokered and overseen by the ambassador of syria, with the help of the united nations. hundreds of rebels were allowed to leave the city with their lights on to areas controlled by the rebels. those that agreed to lay down their arms were allowed to stay. in return, the rebels released pro-government civilian fighters, whom they held as hostages elsewhere in the country. the rebels allow aid to be delivered to shia visitors. it had been under seen by rebel forces. >> it was in homs where the armed rebels started their fight against bashar al-assad. also here the government used all weapons at its disposal to crush the armed rebellion. neighbourhoods were destroyed and thousands of lives were lost on both sides. it's a major set back for the opposition. the government was adamant to regain control, ahead of elections due on 3 june. for the syrian opposition, it's not just the loss of a strategic city, but a blow for fighters all over syria. some rebels are already vowing they will come back to ohms. but with the way the battles are going in the country, it doesn't seem t
brokered and overseen by the ambassador of syria, with the help of the united nations. hundreds of rebels were allowed to leave the city with their lights on to areas controlled by the rebels. those that agreed to lay down their arms were allowed to stay. in return, the rebels released pro-government civilian fighters, whom they held as hostages elsewhere in the country. the rebels allow aid to be delivered to shia visitors. it had been under seen by rebel forces. >> it was in homs where...
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as you know, we have a resolution that will be in front of the united nations with respect to culpabilityor crimes against humanity, atrocities in the course of this conflict. one way or the other, there will be accountability. >> mr. secretary, you just told us that you and the four eu foreign ministers agreed that sectoral sanctions will be imposed on russia if russia or its proxies disrupt the may 25 elections. foreign minister hague earlier referred to russia's specific interference. russia has denied western reports of supplying weapons, personnel, and coordination to the separatists. will russia be held accountable and responsible for actions of the separatists, even if they cannot be proved as a link to russia itself, or what is the criteria that you and that you are going to use? the second part of that question, we understand that the approach receptions is going to be a scalpel, not a hammer. does that mean it won't be a ryan -- iran-style bans on sectors of commerce, and does it mean it will be a ban on future deals with an exemption for existing contracts? >> i will not get in
as you know, we have a resolution that will be in front of the united nations with respect to culpabilityor crimes against humanity, atrocities in the course of this conflict. one way or the other, there will be accountability. >> mr. secretary, you just told us that you and the four eu foreign ministers agreed that sectoral sanctions will be imposed on russia if russia or its proxies disrupt the may 25 elections. foreign minister hague earlier referred to russia's specific interference....
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a report by the united nations shows an increase in drugs around the world.upply routes emerged, feeding into asia. the u.s. reports a growing use of cocktails, added to amphetamine. if someone has a bad rehabilitation or overdoses, medical staff don't know what they are deal with and can't treat the patient. >> the d.e.a. says taking the drug is like playing russian roulette. the agents si is fighting assistance, and no shortage of drug users willing to take the risk. >>> we have breaking news coming in to us. reports of another attack in nigeria. this one in borno state. we are hearing that 17 people have been killed in alagorno close to chibok, where the girls went mussing. houses in -- missing much houses in the town were destroyed. we'll talk on the line to our correspondent. what do you know about the attack? >> reporter: well, a government official and residents say the suspected gunmen from boko haram attacked the village and set the village op fire. it is near chibok where the more than 200 girls have been kidnapped and are missing. according to resi
a report by the united nations shows an increase in drugs around the world.upply routes emerged, feeding into asia. the u.s. reports a growing use of cocktails, added to amphetamine. if someone has a bad rehabilitation or overdoses, medical staff don't know what they are deal with and can't treat the patient. >> the d.e.a. says taking the drug is like playing russian roulette. the agents si is fighting assistance, and no shortage of drug users willing to take the risk. >>> we...
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she is the united states national security advisor to the president of the united states. she has served in that role since july of 2013. previously, she was the united states ambassador to the united nations. the obama administration has received some criticism recently for perceived reentrenchment in foreign policy. the president spoke yesterday at west point and hit back. >> ultimately, global leadership requires us to see the world as it is with all its danger and uncertainty. we have to be prepared for the worst, prepared for every contingency. but american leadership also requires us to see the world as it should be. a place where the aspirations of individual human beings really matters. where hopes and not just fears govern. where the truth is written into our founding documents can steer the currents of history in a direction of justice. >> charlie: i am pleased to have susan rice back at this table, welcome. >> thanks, charlie, good to be back. >> charlie: the president is making a series of speeches on foreign policy beginning with his commencement speech at wes
she is the united states national security advisor to the president of the united states. she has served in that role since july of 2013. previously, she was the united states ambassador to the united nations. the obama administration has received some criticism recently for perceived reentrenchment in foreign policy. the president spoke yesterday at west point and hit back. >> ultimately, global leadership requires us to see the world as it is with all its danger and uncertainty. we have...
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the united nations warned a wave of ethnic killings could amount to a crime of ethnicity. >> it's tough living under the shadow of a brutal civil war. they have seen and survived horrors and come to these u.n. camps because here's they're safe. i met rebecca who's 20 years old, the wife of a dinger, pro government soldier pregnant with his child. she was captured by rebels when they took him. she told me she was baelten eat a gun, grabbed by soldiers and raped. >> why did did they rape you? >> because the president killed. they wanted a dinker baby to die. they failed. >> it's a story repeat add cross the country. gang rapes, hate speech, abducted women kept as soldier slaves, atrocities new and like. amid a deepening humanitarian crisis, there's many stories like this on both sides of ethnic divide. only hope now is peace talks and a cease fire that holds. the dancers bring children from sections of the camp together. steps towards rebuilding trust in a country facing a violently divided future. bbc news. >> that could be a big step in a few hours time. we are joined now by emmanuel. c
the united nations warned a wave of ethnic killings could amount to a crime of ethnicity. >> it's tough living under the shadow of a brutal civil war. they have seen and survived horrors and come to these u.n. camps because here's they're safe. i met rebecca who's 20 years old, the wife of a dinger, pro government soldier pregnant with his child. she was captured by rebels when they took him. she told me she was baelten eat a gun, grabbed by soldiers and raped. >> why did did they...
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in keeping with the united nations charter.chad would also reiterate its call for the situation to be de-escalated. chad would invite countries having an influence on the parties present to use all means possible in order to establish direct dialogue. with this in mind, we encourage the international community and the secretary-general of the united nations to step up their efforts to bring out -- between the parties to find a peaceful solution to the ukrainian crisis. thank you. >> i think the representative of chad for his statement and i give the floor to the representative of lithuania. >> i thank you, madam president. let me start by thanking the delegation. we wish you the best success during your tenure. i would also like to express my delegations appreciation and gratitude to nigeria for the council during the month of april. i also want to thank the brief but troubling information. i would like to go to a question that has already been raised. what would your country do if group of people in your towns decided to break
in keeping with the united nations charter.chad would also reiterate its call for the situation to be de-escalated. chad would invite countries having an influence on the parties present to use all means possible in order to establish direct dialogue. with this in mind, we encourage the international community and the secretary-general of the united nations to step up their efforts to bring out -- between the parties to find a peaceful solution to the ukrainian crisis. thank you. >> i...
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there has been intense fighting around aleppo as the united nations accuses the syrian government of removing medical supplies. osama bin jabi reports >> reporter: these fighters are trying to gain access to more areas in syria's largest city, aleppo. fighting around aleppo his pris /* priningz has intensified. both sides are continuing to fig fight. some aid has trick he would into these areas. thousands of people are still unreachable and places within reach, the united nations is warning that the syrian government is blocking medical aid. >> medical supplies are being removed from convoys as part of a strategy to deny the wounded medical care. this is an abomination in terms of who are taking the medical supplies out of the convoys. it's the government of syria who are either not authorizing the free movement of all of the medical supplies that need to more or whose officials are removing from the convoys the medicines that -- the medical supplies >> reporter: activists have long accused the government of deliberately brolocking access medical care and targeting hospitals. the u.n
there has been intense fighting around aleppo as the united nations accuses the syrian government of removing medical supplies. osama bin jabi reports >> reporter: these fighters are trying to gain access to more areas in syria's largest city, aleppo. fighting around aleppo his pris /* priningz has intensified. both sides are continuing to fig fight. some aid has trick he would into these areas. thousands of people are still unreachable and places within reach, the united nations is...
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we are actively working with the united nations security counsel to implement targeted sanctions perpetratorsicalare pretreating the violence. the united states is prepared to implement a gated sanctions against those who further destabilize the situation or pursue their own selfish end by encouraging violence. nunnally, i am pleased to announce the department of state has appointed an ambassador as our special representative. he will begin his work later this month here at the ambassador will play a leading role in shaping and coordinating a u.s. strategy toward the c.a.r. to end the violence come establish legitimate government, great judicial mechanism for ensuring accountability. and he will help the c.a.r. move through an inclusive transition process leading to democratic election. , other members, we are determined and committed to end the human suffering in c.a.r. and support a peaceful and durable solution to the crisis. internationalight partners. look forward to keeping you and the committee engaged in or about our efforts. i would be easy to answer your questions. thank you. >> thank y
we are actively working with the united nations security counsel to implement targeted sanctions perpetratorsicalare pretreating the violence. the united states is prepared to implement a gated sanctions against those who further destabilize the situation or pursue their own selfish end by encouraging violence. nunnally, i am pleased to announce the department of state has appointed an ambassador as our special representative. he will begin his work later this month here at the ambassador will...
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. >> the diplomat in charge of trying to end syria's long and bloody civil war, the united nations general secretary ban ki-moon said that ambassador brahimi will resign. >> he has made the threat many times before, let's listen to his words, and when you listen to ban ki-moon it's worth bearing in mind if this diplomat could not have solved the problems of syria, who can? let's listen to them. >> it's very sad that i leave this position, and leave syria behind in such a bad state. but as you said, secretary general, i have absolutely no doubt that you will continue as you have to do everything that is humanly possible to work with security council, with neighbors of syria, and, indeed, with the syrians themselves to end these crisis. >> mr. brahimi has long been recognized as one of the world's most brilliant diplomat and outstanding proponent of the united nations. that the objective to which he applied his extraordinary talents has proven elusive has proven a tragedy. >> reporter: mr. brahimi said that this going to be derailed by the syrian elections. they'll go ahead just a few days a
. >> the diplomat in charge of trying to end syria's long and bloody civil war, the united nations general secretary ban ki-moon said that ambassador brahimi will resign. >> he has made the threat many times before, let's listen to his words, and when you listen to ban ki-moon it's worth bearing in mind if this diplomat could not have solved the problems of syria, who can? let's listen to them. >> it's very sad that i leave this position, and leave syria behind in such a bad...
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there is a declaration of principles out of the united nations and some organizations have signed on to that but that done in any way guarantee they abide by it. they could just sign on to it. there's no auditing of whether that they're actually following the practices the declaration seeks to -- aspires to. then if you want to have an accreditation process, who does the a decreed -- accreditation? who watches the monitors, right? it's the old question from the old clay about who is going to be watching the watchmen. >> host: judith kelley, when people in the u.s. think of election monitoring they think of jimmy carter. >> guest: yes. rightfully. so he deserves a lot of credit for building election monitoring. he and his center there, and they've been on the forefront of helping to develop the standards the u.n. as well. they have been a major mover in election monitoring, dough finding what it is -- defining what it is. and carter has done a lot of important work. but it's important to understand there is no organization out there that has complete ability to rid itself of any kind
there is a declaration of principles out of the united nations and some organizations have signed on to that but that done in any way guarantee they abide by it. they could just sign on to it. there's no auditing of whether that they're actually following the practices the declaration seeks to -- aspires to. then if you want to have an accreditation process, who does the a decreed -- accreditation? who watches the monitors, right? it's the old question from the old clay about who is going to be...
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in addition to that, we are , in the united nations security council, challenge the appropriate levelof follow-through that is necessary what wase to fulfill passed in the resolution previously, a few months ago, in order to guarantee delivery of aid. it is not being fulfilled. it has to be fulfilled. we are going to join with other countries in an effort to try to guarantee accountability through the u.n. and making that happen. we are determined that people will be able to get aid. the people who left their homes, for instance, did so because they were literally under siege. they were being starved to death. civilians and others. that is against the rules of war. not to mention anybody's fundamental values and decency, but obviously not assad's. we intend to press this issue in every way possible. weapons, i amf not going to discuss what specific weapons, what country may or may not be providing or not providing -- as you know, we are providing nonlethal aid. but i will say, out of today's meeting, every facet of what can be done is going to be ramped up. every facet. effort,ludes p
in addition to that, we are , in the united nations security council, challenge the appropriate levelof follow-through that is necessary what wase to fulfill passed in the resolution previously, a few months ago, in order to guarantee delivery of aid. it is not being fulfilled. it has to be fulfilled. we are going to join with other countries in an effort to try to guarantee accountability through the u.n. and making that happen. we are determined that people will be able to get aid. the people...
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the meaning of the united nations security council convened today of violence rocking eastern ukraine. stop the proceedings. two hour meeting on the united nations security council the thirteenth time the council meets on the ukrainian christmas the second time this week. we knew who was the wife and left leaning brought up with the increased chaos and violence in eastern ukraine given the goal of life and most are right in the conflict. it was in russia that called for the fashion to take place the thing the urgency of the meaning of what it called a rezoning of military haitian against its own people by the cuban government the unraveling of the criminal misadventures that week even more catastrophic consequences for the violence that has already taken place. intentions of the quilting to cuban government backing to refrain from violence point that apostasy is worth and far from leeds. i didn't want to hold the west to stop going with this situation instead of telling russia where and how to keep the troops on its own territory. again reiterated that is not easy when you have stood
the meaning of the united nations security council convened today of violence rocking eastern ukraine. stop the proceedings. two hour meeting on the united nations security council the thirteenth time the council meets on the ukrainian christmas the second time this week. we knew who was the wife and left leaning brought up with the increased chaos and violence in eastern ukraine given the goal of life and most are right in the conflict. it was in russia that called for the fashion to take...
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they see the united nations of power and urban elite, including the courts, as prejudice against them. street clashes became for violent. more than 20 people were killed. yingluck shinawatra called fresh elections for february to shaw up legitimacy. they were annulled and rescheduled. her removal from office creates a dangerous political vacuum, likely to see more protests on the street. >> moving over to south africa, where voting is taking place in the fifth general elections since the end of apartheid. around 25 million people are expected to cast their ballot. that is the first time that people born after the end of white rule will have a say. what is the mood there. there were protests overnight, weren't there? >> yes. it was an interesting day. it is a small port township outside of johannesburg here. it comprises of mine workers and their families. they live in makeshift home with no running water, electricity or decent accommodation. people have been trickling in to vote, some excited, some subdued. everyone is aware that there's lots of police and army patrolling the township
they see the united nations of power and urban elite, including the courts, as prejudice against them. street clashes became for violent. more than 20 people were killed. yingluck shinawatra called fresh elections for february to shaw up legitimacy. they were annulled and rescheduled. her removal from office creates a dangerous political vacuum, likely to see more protests on the street. >> moving over to south africa, where voting is taking place in the fifth general elections since the...
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ambassador to the united nations to the united nations after russia and china vetoed taking any action in syria. had a frenchsia sponsor draft resolution to defer both sides of the civil war to the international criminal court. they have vetoed it on the security council. >> we are in a very sad moment in syria. blocked.ss is totally the secretary-general of the u.n. told us the regime is not engaging in negotiations. there is nothing on the political scene, but the time for reelection of president assad. side, theynitarian were calling for opening syria to the humanitarian aid. and we have numerous reports about atrocities on both sides. hoping at least for a nonpolitical text saying that we refer all the atrocities to the icc is a way of saying, you can't commit mine -- crimes the way you're doing it in 19 42 or 1994. message, we can have a unified counsel. it is disappointing and i don't understand why russia and china veto this text. the rebel setback for forces, the regime army breaking the siege of the aleppo prison. increased pressure ahead of the presidential elections, ending
ambassador to the united nations to the united nations after russia and china vetoed taking any action in syria. had a frenchsia sponsor draft resolution to defer both sides of the civil war to the international criminal court. they have vetoed it on the security council. >> we are in a very sad moment in syria. blocked.ss is totally the secretary-general of the u.n. told us the regime is not engaging in negotiations. there is nothing on the political scene, but the time for reelection of...
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the one that centers around the united nations and the un security council, the primary rule is the use of force. i think historically that rule is incorrect this is the work of woodrow wilson in establishing the league of nations and the idea that this rule, this criminalization of oral harkens back and built on trust tradition that ran from cicero on the way through the great medieval thinkers. this is very wrapped up in the legal theory. they talk about lots of things we tal talked about today like humanitarian intervention, preventive and preemptive war and ways that go well beyond the simple idea that any use of force other than self defense is illegal. the countries haven't followed this idea of the just war crime allies of self-defense historical. they were not doing it under the charter institutionally dead but plenty since the charter in self-defense and to the un i think has been fairly careless to stop it and the invasion of ukraine is a good example. part of the rule is an institution that if you require the full agreement of the security council to authorize measures agains
the one that centers around the united nations and the un security council, the primary rule is the use of force. i think historically that rule is incorrect this is the work of woodrow wilson in establishing the league of nations and the idea that this rule, this criminalization of oral harkens back and built on trust tradition that ran from cicero on the way through the great medieval thinkers. this is very wrapped up in the legal theory. they talk about lots of things we tal talked about...
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let me tell you, qatar is a country in the united nations and will respect any resolution from the united nations. we know there's al-qaeda and many radical group is not let me put it this way, is not allowed to act in any politic or any action through united nations. also there is some less from the united states which we are respecting it and we believe that if something happened to you, it will be minus for us. we believe we are in a partnership but it has to be respectable partnership. it have to be long review partnership. it has to be that we don't use you and you don't use us. we have to work together. first of all we have to put our, the priority for our people in the region. like you put your priority for the american. and you have to respect -- >> rose: you expect them to act in their own interest and that's one of the principles of state governance. you must know this that there is a great concern in the united states government at the state department and at c.i.a. and in the whitehouse about qatar is expressing its power in terms of who it sports. there is some concern about
let me tell you, qatar is a country in the united nations and will respect any resolution from the united nations. we know there's al-qaeda and many radical group is not let me put it this way, is not allowed to act in any politic or any action through united nations. also there is some less from the united states which we are respecting it and we believe that if something happened to you, it will be minus for us. we believe we are in a partnership but it has to be respectable partnership. it...
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. >> we heard the battle from a bunker on the united nations base. the smoke. the explosion and intensity. but the sound told the whole . having countered them we saw far fewer coming back. >> after a couple of hours of intense fighting the government troops are now retreating. it seems they have not taken the town at all. then the rebels emerged from the bush. they won independence after decades fighting a gorilla war. tactics and military is now using on itself. fire across the united nations ase. when the battle stopped there were bodies in the road. most of the 25,000 people in the camp were fine. but this 4-year-old girl was killed by a stray bullet. another child lost. with the government still fighting, many more may die nless the civil war can end. >> senseless slaughter in south sudan. in ukraine there has been heavy fighting where government troops are trying to wrestle control from pro russian militants. four soldiers have been killed and 30 more injured. but there have been casualties among pro russian gunmen. here is the report. >> the wailing of s
. >> we heard the battle from a bunker on the united nations base. the smoke. the explosion and intensity. but the sound told the whole . having countered them we saw far fewer coming back. >> after a couple of hours of intense fighting the government troops are now retreating. it seems they have not taken the town at all. then the rebels emerged from the bush. they won independence after decades fighting a gorilla war. tactics and military is now using on itself. fire across the...
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rising tensions and violence in the cities of eastern ukraine pulled the united nations security councilack into emergency session. the russian ambassador to the united nations called for a swift halt to all violence and drew a skeptical reaction from the other permanent five members, like france, whose ambassador accused moscow of releasing bands of thugs on ukraine. there was more criticism from the white house. george, with the german chancellor and the american president gave a news conference much how have the powers in the west been doing in countering the moves from moscow? >> the west has been doing too little, too late. most with criticisms and tiny sanctions. we need more than words and tiny sanctions. we need substantial economic cost put on vladimir putin for the violence and disruption that state. >> what is the leverage. russia is so rich in other things. it's close to boning a self-sustaining -- being a self-sustaining place. >> russia is rich in resources but is not self-sustaining. it's dependent on selling resources to the world. if the west stopped buying russian resou
rising tensions and violence in the cities of eastern ukraine pulled the united nations security councilack into emergency session. the russian ambassador to the united nations called for a swift halt to all violence and drew a skeptical reaction from the other permanent five members, like france, whose ambassador accused moscow of releasing bands of thugs on ukraine. there was more criticism from the white house. george, with the german chancellor and the american president gave a news...
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it's going to be an ongoing he said/she said all day long but little action taking place at the united nations. this is one of the frustrations of the united states with syria also, that russian veto precludes any serious business going on at the united nations these days. >> eelise, thanks very much. elise labott reporting. >>> just ahead, a very different story, what are the options for los angeles clippers owner sterling now? we'll have a live report. it's also a matter of life and death. more on our exclusive investigation into how u.s. military veterans are dying while they're waiting to see a doctor. narrator: this is the storm sea captain: there's a storm comin narrator: that whipped through the turbine which poured... surplus energy into the plant which generously lowered its price and tipped off the house which used all that energy to stay warm through the storm. chipmunk: there's a bad storm comin! narrator: the internet of everything is changing how energy works. is your network ready?" this is mike. his long race day starts with back pain... ...and a choice. take 4 advil in a day w
it's going to be an ongoing he said/she said all day long but little action taking place at the united nations. this is one of the frustrations of the united states with syria also, that russian veto precludes any serious business going on at the united nations these days. >> eelise, thanks very much. elise labott reporting. >>> just ahead, a very different story, what are the options for los angeles clippers owner sterling now? we'll have a live report. it's also a matter of...
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and this is where the united nations needs to take a lead.y need to have a very clear convention, a summit with binding sanctions on countries that not just mistreat gays and gender based discrimination, lgbt, but also deal with issues like asylum and deportation, like torture, like all kinds of violations, 77 countries, that's about 40% of the countries of the world registered at the u.n., practice discrimination. this is wrong. perhaps the u.s. should take the lead but i think ronan, we too, the united states the congress and president, should have clear laws that say if a country like uganda or cameroon or iran discriminate or deport or mistreat, we cut off their assistance, their loans. we put sanctions on them. we have to take the lead. >> and secretary of state hillary clinton during her tenure did give a speech saying lgbt rights are human rights and tried to push this in the international community but in some cases we stopped short of sanctioning. we set up funds and positive actions but haven't ugsed the sticks we should. here's the
and this is where the united nations needs to take a lead.y need to have a very clear convention, a summit with binding sanctions on countries that not just mistreat gays and gender based discrimination, lgbt, but also deal with issues like asylum and deportation, like torture, like all kinds of violations, 77 countries, that's about 40% of the countries of the world registered at the u.n., practice discrimination. this is wrong. perhaps the u.s. should take the lead but i think ronan, we too,...
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otherwise, it is not a legitimate government and should not be a member of the united nations.and that, in fact, the republic of korea should govern the entire peninsula. what do you think north korea would do if the international community took that position? >> in my understanding, the united nations declared the republic of korean government is the only one legitimate. the government in whole korean peninsula. so even though we don't have the control over north korea now, it is very natural to have the control in the north korea an area if they collapse. that's what i believe. and we should remember, you know, korea has been the one unified independent country for 1000 years before, before the japanese colonial rule. if south korea does not control the north area, then i don't believe that is the answer to any situation. it is just the beginning of a lot of problems. that's what i can say. >> thank you. please go to the microphone, please. >> thank you. first, i have two questions. one on north korea nuclear issue. as you said, they have about 40 kilometers -- >> excuse me.
otherwise, it is not a legitimate government and should not be a member of the united nations.and that, in fact, the republic of korea should govern the entire peninsula. what do you think north korea would do if the international community took that position? >> in my understanding, the united nations declared the republic of korean government is the only one legitimate. the government in whole korean peninsula. so even though we don't have the control over north korea now, it is very...
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entire international community to reject these illegitimate elections as the arab league, the united nations states, turkey, and the european union have already done. we've also agreed unanimously to take further steps together through a coordinated strategy to increase our support for the moderate opposition, national coalition, and for its supreme military council and associated moderate armed groups to do everything we can to hold the assad regime accountable for the terror it is perpetrating including through security council referral to the international criminal court. to work together to counter the rising forces of extremism and to complete the removal of syria's chemical weapons. and to step up our efforts to deliver humanitarian aid across borders and across lines. irrespective of the consent of the regime. and we say at the end of our communique, we have directed our officials to implement a core group action plan. the united kingdom for its part adding to that will provide an additional 30 million pounds, $50 million in practical support to help the opposition. we have also decid
entire international community to reject these illegitimate elections as the arab league, the united nations states, turkey, and the european union have already done. we've also agreed unanimously to take further steps together through a coordinated strategy to increase our support for the moderate opposition, national coalition, and for its supreme military council and associated moderate armed groups to do everything we can to hold the assad regime accountable for the terror it is...
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at a meeting this week at the united nations a syrian american doctor talked about his work in aleppo a month ago and showed graphic evidence of crime. >> this child had bone fragments in his skin, but no fractures. he said later that he saw his level friend exploded in front of him. we were bulling bone fractures of his level friend from his back. >> human rights watch presented evidence in the form of a slide show showing where barrel bombs from dropped from bashar al-assad's aircraft. front line areas were targeted, and further attacks were used as a weapon to terrorize people away from the contested areas. the latest attacks took place after u.n. denouncing barrel bombs was passed in february. >> it's not just about the barrel bombs. there's a mountain of evidence about serious crimes committed mostly by the most, and by opposition groups. we established dozens of defaults. the u.s. commission of inquiry had dozens of faults. there's no question that the international criminal court would have more than the necessary material to start investigations and prosecuting people on both
at a meeting this week at the united nations a syrian american doctor talked about his work in aleppo a month ago and showed graphic evidence of crime. >> this child had bone fragments in his skin, but no fractures. he said later that he saw his level friend exploded in front of him. we were bulling bone fractures of his level friend from his back. >> human rights watch presented evidence in the form of a slide show showing where barrel bombs from dropped from bashar al-assad's...
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brokered and overseen by the ambassador to syria with the help of the united nations.undreds of rebels were allowed to leave the old city of homs. those who agreed to lay down their arms were allowed to stay. the rebels will allow aid to be taken to those in aleppo. it was intense where the armed rebels started their fight against president assad. also here the government used all weapons at its disposal. odd neighborhoods were destroyed and thousands of lives were lost. it's a major setback, the government wassed was adamant. it is not just the loss of a strategic city but a moral blow for fighters all over syria. some rebels are already valued and will come back to homs. but with the way the battles are going in the country it doesn't seem that they will be able to do so in the near future. >> a moment on the news hour. tie land's prime minister is forced to step down after being convicted of violating the constitution. >>> making gains in the fight against al-qaeda we have a report from inside yemen. >>> and players brazil hope will win its country's sixth world cup
brokered and overseen by the ambassador to syria with the help of the united nations.undreds of rebels were allowed to leave the old city of homs. those who agreed to lay down their arms were allowed to stay. the rebels will allow aid to be taken to those in aleppo. it was intense where the armed rebels started their fight against president assad. also here the government used all weapons at its disposal. odd neighborhoods were destroyed and thousands of lives were lost. it's a major setback,...
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there are several letters to the administration urging the united nations to take some action because we have to have a global response on this. we are seeing signs of that because this clearly has touched a deep cord, britain, canada, china announcing yesterday that nigeria has accepted their offers of help. france says it's sending in a specialized team to help with search and rescue. it will help with communications, logistics, intelligence planningal will though the u.s. is not at this point saying there will be any military operations. let me get your take on what u.s. assistance can accomplish and is it enough at this point? >> i think the president, the secretary of state has been very clear, they're going to take all of our assets, whatever it it takes and make sure that these young girls are found and also move forward to bring attention to the global crisis of human trafficking which has not, at this point really had had a lot of attention in the world community. and so i think the president is correct. i think secretary kerry. i think that our country is going to insist tha
there are several letters to the administration urging the united nations to take some action because we have to have a global response on this. we are seeing signs of that because this clearly has touched a deep cord, britain, canada, china announcing yesterday that nigeria has accepted their offers of help. france says it's sending in a specialized team to help with search and rescue. it will help with communications, logistics, intelligence planningal will though the u.s. is not at this...
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all individuals responsible for atrocities being committed and we are actively working with the united nationssecurity council to implement targeted sanctions against political spoilers and individual perpetrating the violence. as secretary of state kerry stated, the united states is prepared to implement targeted sanctions against those who further destabilize the situation or who pursue their own selfish ends by betting for encouraging violence. finally i am pleased to announce that the department of state has appointed ambassador simonton as her special representative for the central african republic. he will begin his work later this month. he will play a leading role in shaping and coordinating u.s. strategy towards the c.a.r. to end the violence address community needs, establish legitimate governance, create judicial mechanisms for ensuring accountability for the suspected or perpetrating human rights abuses and help the c.a.r. move through an inclusive transition process leading to democratic elections. chairman smith, ranking member bass, other members of the subcommittee we are deter
all individuals responsible for atrocities being committed and we are actively working with the united nationssecurity council to implement targeted sanctions against political spoilers and individual perpetrating the violence. as secretary of state kerry stated, the united states is prepared to implement targeted sanctions against those who further destabilize the situation or who pursue their own selfish ends by betting for encouraging violence. finally i am pleased to announce that the...
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the united states ambassador to the united nations. criticism fored perceived entrenchment and foreign policy. ultimately, glover leadership requires us to see the world as it is, with all of its danger and uncertainty. we have to be prepared for the worst, prepared for every contingency. but american leadership also requires us to see the world as it should be, a place for the aspirations of individual human beings really matters. where hopes him and not just fears, governor. where the truths written into documents can steer the currents of justice. >> welcome. >> it is great to be back. >> the president making a series of speeches. is he defining obama doctrine? >> for good reason, one is wary of the term "doctrine." i think what he is saying is really crystallizing what has animated his foreign policy from the outset. the united states is the most powerful and important country in the world. we have been for a long time and will be for a long time. in recent years, our power has increased when you consider our military has no peer,
the united states ambassador to the united nations. criticism fored perceived entrenchment and foreign policy. ultimately, glover leadership requires us to see the world as it is, with all of its danger and uncertainty. we have to be prepared for the worst, prepared for every contingency. but american leadership also requires us to see the world as it should be, a place for the aspirations of individual human beings really matters. where hopes him and not just fears, governor. where the truths...
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the united nations narrows its search for a notorious warlord. >>> born to be wild - bikie gangs in australia are not rising so easy any ♪ what is this place? where are we? this is where we bring together the fastest internet and the best in entertainment. we call it the x1 entertainment operating system. it looks like the future! he has a phaser! it's not a phaser! it's my phone! he can use his voice to control the tv. you can use your woice? my voice. your woice. my voice. "vuh," voice. his voice. your woice? look. watch sci-fi. [ female announcer ] the x1 entertainment operating system, only from xfinity. >>> welcome back. a reminder of the top stories in al jazeera. pro-russian separatists claim victory after a referendum on autonomy. they say the overwhelming majority voted in favour. the final results were expected in a few hours time. >>> anti-government protesters in thailand moved their rally to a new area of bangkok, and they are moving to the vacated government building. they are vowing to bring down the government. >>> a drone strike has killed two suspected fighters. it's the fir
the united nations narrows its search for a notorious warlord. >>> born to be wild - bikie gangs in australia are not rising so easy any ♪ what is this place? where are we? this is where we bring together the fastest internet and the best in entertainment. we call it the x1 entertainment operating system. it looks like the future! he has a phaser! it's not a phaser! it's my phone! he can use his voice to control the tv. you can use your woice? my voice. your woice. my voice....