The United Nations Imposes an Arms Embargo on South Africa
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History II: Human Rights Series
- Categories: Social Issues, Reform, and Protest, Diplomacy, International Relations, Foreign Affairs, Military History
- Subcategories: Segregation, Desegregation, Apartheid, Organizations, Agencies, Institutions, Human Rights, Embargoes, Sanctions
- Curriculum: American History 1951-present, African History
- Geographical Location: South Africa
- Date: November 4, 1977
Article abstract: Responding to the growing condemnation of apartheid and outcry over repressive measures taken in 1977, the U.N. Security Council imposed an unprecedented mandatory arms embargo on South Africa.
Summary of Event
Since its introduction in the 1940’s, South Africa’s policy of apartheid, or racial “apartness,” had aroused significant controversy. By the 1970’s, apartheid had become one of the central issues of world politics, and opponents used many different forums to pressure South Africa to dismantle its discriminatory...
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