The Role of the United Nations
- In 1992, the UN condemned the apartheid system
- They continued to oppose it every year in the General Assembly
- 1962 UN tried to organize economic sanctions against S.A.
- Many leading industrial nations refuse to participate
- In the 1980’s they declared apartheid to be a crime against humanity
- 1961 Many of the British Commonwealth wanted to expel S.A., instead they withdrew
Summary
They condemned apartheid and they still continue to oppose it. They organized economic sanctions against South Africa, this led many industrial nations to to refuse to participate. They declared apartheid a crime against humanity.