This is based on a statement delivered by Ambassador Sophia Tesfamariam of Eritrea to the United Nations General Assembly on June 16, 2025. Speaking on behalf of the Group of Friends in Defense of the Charter of the United Nations, she introduces draft resolution A/79/L.93, proposing an "International Day against Unilateral Coercive Measures" to be observed annually on December 4th. The ambassador argues that these "unilateral coercive measures," often referred to as sanctions, are illegal tools of political and economic compulsion that violate the UN Charter, harm millions by blocking essential goods and undermining development, and threaten global stability. The resolution aims to raise awareness about the negative impacts of such measures, promote international cooperation, and reaffirm the principles of the UN Charter, emphasizing that symbols like this designated day are crucial for expressing collective conscience and inspiring action.
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