Security Council Draft Resolution
Condemning and Sanctioning the Government of Zimbabwe
The following is the text of a draftresolution considered by the UN Security Council on July 11, 2008. Russia and China vetoed the resolution, which was supportedby nine countries and opposed by five, with one country abstaining. The Security Council, Affirming its commitment to theindependence and territorial integrity of Zimbabwe, Reaffirming the statement of itsPresident of June 23, 2008,concerning the situation in Zimbabwe, Reaffirming the 2005 WorldSummit Outcome Document that acknowledges that peace and security, development,and human rights are the pillars of the United Nations system and thefoundations for collective security and well being, and…
