Trade

Special UN Envoy Recommends Lifting of Sanctions Imposed on Zimbabwe

September 11, 2022 UNAC Editor Abuses of Empire, Sanctions and Economic Warfare, Trade, United Nations, Zimbabwe

by Oleen Ndori, published on ZBC News, September 9, 2022 The United Nations Special Rapporteur Alena Douhan has recommended the lifting of the unilateral sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe in line with the principles of international law. Between the 18th and 28th of October last year, United Nations Special Rapporteur, Dr Alena Douhan embarked on a 10-day fact finding mission on[…]

No, The Ukraine War Has Not Stoked A Global Food Crisis.

May 26, 2022 UNAC Editor Economics, Global Economics, Russia, Trade, Ukraine

by Bernhard, published on Moon of Alabama, May 21, 2022 Russia is falsely accused of blocking Ukraine’s sea ports and thereby increasing a global food shortage: The United Nations has warned that the war in Ukraine has helped to stoke a global food crisis that could last years if it goes unchecked, as the World Bank announced an additional $12bn[…]

U.S. calls Europe to Arms Against China, Russia

March 16, 2021 UNAC Editor China, Trade

by Manlio Dinucci, published on Workers World, March 12, 2021 The EU-China Agreement on investments, signed Dec. 30 by the European Commission, may be rejected by members of the European Parliament on the grounds that Beijing violates human rights. This is the pretext behind which the real reason is hidden: the growing pressure exerted by the United States on Europe[…]