For the first time ever, Amnesty International yesterday made a direct presentation to the UN Security Council, one of the most powerful institutions in the world and the one international body that has war making powers. The 15-member Council has long been criticized for burying human rights issues, particularly when the abuses involve one of the big five Security Council members or UN soldiers on peacekeeping operations.
Guest:
- Pierre San, the Secretary General of Amnesty International.
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