The UN and its role
Misunderstandings and misconceptions:
It was in 1948 that the vast majority of states
signed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, committing
themselves to respect over 30 separate rights for individuals. As it
was not a legally binding declaration and contained no enforcement
provisions, the declaration left states’ sovereignty intact, but it
was a first step towards tethering them to international, universal
obligations regarding their internal affairs.
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Hambantota port, a big boost for industries
Hambantota, is in close proximity to a major
shipping lane in the Indian ocean. It extends from the Far East to
Australia and cargo worth billions of dollars from the Far East and
Australia is shipped across to the west on this route. There are
tremendous opportunities for Sri Lanka to rake in millions of
dollars from ships calling over at the Hambantota Port for bunkering
and refuelling.
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