United Nations Security Council veto power
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title:
United Nations Security Council veto power
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The United Nations Security Council veto power is the power of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council to veto any decision other than a "procedural" decision. A permanent member's abstention or absence does not count as a veto. A "procedural" decision also cannot be vetoed. The veto power is controversial. Supporters state that the United Nations would break down if it attempted to enforce binding action against a permanent member and that the veto is a critical safeguard against
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Legal power of the five permanent UNSC member states to veto resolutions
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations_Security_Council_veto_power
date created:
2005-05-17T15:39:21Z
date modified:
2024-09-01T06:24:05Z
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