Africa Quote by Noam Chomsky
“In 1963, the U.N. Security Council declared a voluntary arms embargo on South Africa. That was extended to a mandatory embargo in 1977. And that was followed by economic sanctions and other measures - sometimes officials, countries, cities, towns - some organized by popular movements.”
About This Quote
Source Historical Record: UN Security Council Resolutions, 1963‑1977
The UN imposed voluntary then mandatory arms embargoes on South Africa, later adding sanctions and popular movements.
In simple terms: UN imposed embargoes and sanctions on South Africa.
Key Takeaway
Support international pressure for human rights.
Themes
human rights
politics
sanctions
Mood
serious
informative
Type
historical
political
When to use this quote
- policy advocacy
- educational curricula
- human rights campaigns
Key Concepts
international law
activism
Questions to Reflect On
- How effective are sanctions in practice?
- What role do popular movements play?
A Different Perspective
Sanctions alone may not change entrenched systems.
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