US drops resolution on immunity for soldiers

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US drops resolution on immunity for soldiers

UNITED NATIONS: The United States on Wednesday withdrew its UN Security Council resolution seeking an exemption for US soldiers from international prosecution because it lacked votes for adoption.

He did not specifically threaten to veto UN peacekeeping operations but said the United States needed to take “into account” the council’s position on the International Criminal Court “when determining contributions to UN-authorized or established operations.”

The Bush administration needed a minimum of nine “yes” votes in the 15-member Security Council for an exemption from the new International Criminal Court. But more than seven countries signaled they would abstain.

… this year specter of US abuse of prisoners in Iraq and Afghanistan made it difficult for members to extend the resolution for the third time, even though analysts say the scandal would not come before the new tribunal.

Daily Times

I can’t believe it they were trying to get away with murder and torture of innocent people in Iraq and Afghaistan for the third time.

They should atleast respect the International Law which they’re so keen to enforce it on others.

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haha international laws??? ...UN assemly is now proving orphan organisation...they cannot do anything for suffering humanity...huh...abt thread,tht was pretty expected

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It's pretty fked up that we would issue veiled threats to veto peacekeeping ops simply because we can't get our way. What's the consolation the Bushies give when someone whines about Patriot Act, etc? "Well, if'n you aint doin nuthin wrong, why you worrying?" I realize there might be worries of frivolous charges against America, but it's a court, BS can get smacked down quite easily. So why are we worrying?

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Even if the American soldiers did have alot of accusations against them, they'll still get a fair trial. It is an international court not some sort of Vietnam or a Somalian court.

I think the Americans worry, that, if their soldiers get convicted it will take the US Government down with them, because it's the Government who usually orders the atrocities of the innocent people so America can look 'mean' or 'powerful'.