That South Africa continues to support the call for negotiation and dialogue in the Ukraine-Russia crisis does not render our commitment to human rights any less, writes CyrilRamaphosa
That South Africa continues to support the call for negotiation and dialogue in the Ukraine-Russia crisis does not render our commitment to human rights any less, writesIn a world where far too many disputes between and within countries are settled through the barrel of a gun, the view that differences are best resolved through negotiation, dialogue and compromise may seem out of touch, and even fanciful.
Calling for peaceful negotiation is aligned with values upon which the UN was founded. We are particularly concerned that the UN Security Council was unable to discharge its responsibility to maintain peace and security. This gives impetus to the longstanding calls for the Security Council's reform to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
The historical tensions between Russia and Ukraine make it all the more important that whatever agreements are brokered are sustainable in the long run and address the concerns of both parties to the conflict. Our own experience with ending apartheid, and our country's role in mediating conflict elsewhere on the continent, have yielded several insights.
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