CLEAN: UN Security Council 'unfit for purpose': Amnesty report

CLEAN: UN Security Council 'unfit for purpose': Amnesty report

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Social Studies, History, Other

10th - 12th Grade

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The video discusses the failure of global leadership in addressing the Syrian crisis, highlighting the geopolitical interests of countries like Russia and China. It critiques the international community's role in ongoing human rights violations and the impact of the arms trade. The upcoming UN Arms Trade Treaty is seen as a potential solution to prevent arms from reaching violators. The video also links the overflow of arms from Libya to conflicts in Africa, emphasizing the need for responsible arms control.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main reasons for the Security Council's inaction regarding Syrian leaders?

Global consensus on non-intervention

Insufficient funding for investigations

Narrow political and commercial interests

Lack of evidence against Syrian leaders

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which two countries are mentioned as having significant interests in Syria?

Germany and Italy

Russia and China

India and Pakistan

United States and France

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential consequence if the Security Council does not change its behavior?

Increased global conflicts

Loss of relevance

Economic sanctions

Military intervention

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the upcoming Arms Trade Treaty?

To reduce the cost of arms

To promote arms trade among allies

To stop arms from reaching human rights violators

To increase arms production

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has been a significant source of arms overflow affecting African countries?

Arms from Russia

Arms from China

Arms from the United States

Arms from Libya