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Andering REDDSON · 04-22-2009, 01:44 AM

UN classifies rape a 'war tactic'

The UN Security Council has voted unanimously in favour of a resolution classifying rape as a weapon of war.

BBC NEWS America- Refugees have often been victims of rape

The document describes the deliberate use of rape as a tactic in war and a threat to international security. UN Secretary General BAN Ki-Moon said violence against women had reached "unspeakable proportions" in some societies recovering from conflict. The UN is also setting up an inquiry to report next June on how widespread the practice is and how to tackle it. Human rights groups hailed the resolution as historic.
'Silent war'
The BBC's Laura Trevelyan said China, Russia, Indonesia and Viet Nam had all expressed reservations during the negotiations, asking whether rape was really a matter for the security council. But the US-sponsored resolution was adopted unanimously by the 15-member council. It described sexual violence as "a tactic of war to humiliate, dominate, instil fear in, disperse and/or forcibly relocate civilian members of a community or ethnic group". The document said that the violence "can significantly exacerbate situations of armed conflict and may impede the restoration of international peace and security". During the debate in the council, Mr BAN said: "Responding to this silent war against women and girls requires leadership at the national level." "National authorities need to take the initiative to build comprehensive strategies while the UN needs to help build capacity and support national authorities and civil societies," he added. US Secretary of State Condoleezza RICE said the world now recognised that sexual violence profoundly affected not only the health and safety of women, but the economic and social stability of their nations. Other speakers identified the former Yugoslavia, Sudan's Darfur region, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda and Liberia as regions where deliberate sexual violence had occurred on a mass scale.
Â¿Deterrent?
The former commander of the UN peacekeeping force in eastern Congo, Maj Gen Patrick CAMMAERT, told the BBC he had personally witnessed its impact.
A womens' campaigner on the extent of rape
"It's a very effective weapon, because the communities are totally destroyed," he said. "You destroy communities. You punish the men, and you punish the women, doing it in front of the men." In the Democratic Republic of Congo alone, some 40 women are raped every day, our correspondent says. Sometimes women are even raped by peacekeepers who are supposed to be protecting them, she adds. The question is whether those in conflict zones who use rape in war will be at all deterred by the new measures, she says.

Sierra · 04-22-2009, 02:03 AM

somedude · 04-22-2009, 02:04 AM

I'm with Sierra...

theDarkOne · 04-22-2009, 03:49 AM

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MARADONA · 04-22-2009, 05:09 AM

menace · 04-22-2009, 05:21 AM

I think he mistaken this site for RU. These kind of topics are hot over there.

Sternenlied · 04-23-2009, 09:03 AM

Quite frankly I don't see what the problem is ...

Agreed, this might not have been the most necessary news brought to us recently but on the other hand ... why not?

There have been discussions about actual events far less related to RB's general topic and there have been arguments about rape as an instrument of war on here.

Leaving the statement blank, without any comment, in the Rowdy Room might have been confusing to some but:

So what?

pervipete · 04-23-2009, 09:37 AM

I think its a good idea in theory but, knowing the way nations treat the UN, it will be bloody hard to enforce.

Sternenlied · 04-23-2009, 10:00 AM

True enough.
It's certainly not going to change everything in an instant (I myself find it to be utterly sad the UN had to "officially recognize and reject" something that has been going on for decades) but I see an important step made in the right direction.

"War Rape" has been and still is a loathsome instrument utilized in many war-ridden places all over the world - now that it has been finally recognized as a war tactic there might be several political implications (I hope) when dealing with such countries.

I have been in such a place (the story is private so don't even bother asking), I've seen the results and terror it instils so to me this is in important decision, no matter how little its impact might be in the beginning.

pervipete · 04-23-2009, 10:50 AM

I hope so, I really hope so.

Still, as you say its a step on the right road.

Andering REDDSON · 04-29-2009, 12:43 AM

Sorry, this was partly my bad for being in a hurry, BUT…
The point is that now, rape in time of war as a tactic of said war is now, by definition, a war crime and therefore can be used as a justification for war. Ok, ¿circular logic, right? Until, that is, you consider Darfur (and many, less well know, other places) where this is happening.

sindyloo · 04-29-2009, 11:20 AM

Yes that kind of logic is all over the damn world! "Hey sorry but we are going to kill thousands of your people to bring you peace!" WTF

04-22-2009, 01:44 AM	#1
Andering REDDSON Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: R/Bâ€™s cyber-Auschwitz Posts: 609 Reputation: 1028	Some good news. UN classifies rape a 'war tactic' The UN Security Council has voted unanimously in favour of a resolution classifying rape as a weapon of war. BBC NEWS America- Refugees have often been victims of rape The document describes the deliberate use of rape as a tactic in war and a threat to international security. UN Secretary General BAN Ki-Moon said violence against women had reached "unspeakable proportions" in some societies recovering from conflict. The UN is also setting up an inquiry to report next June on how widespread the practice is and how to tackle it. Human rights groups hailed the resolution as historic. 'Silent war' The BBC's Laura Trevelyan said China, Russia, Indonesia and Viet Nam had all expressed reservations during the negotiations, asking whether rape was really a matter for the security council. But the US-sponsored resolution was adopted unanimously by the 15-member council. It described sexual violence as "a tactic of war to humiliate, dominate, instil fear in, disperse and/or forcibly relocate civilian members of a community or ethnic group". The document said that the violence "can significantly exacerbate situations of armed conflict and may impede the restoration of international peace and security". During the debate in the council, Mr BAN said: "Responding to this silent war against women and girls requires leadership at the national level." "National authorities need to take the initiative to build comprehensive strategies while the UN needs to help build capacity and support national authorities and civil societies," he added. US Secretary of State Condoleezza RICE said the world now recognised that sexual violence profoundly affected not only the health and safety of women, but the economic and social stability of their nations. Other speakers identified the former Yugoslavia, Sudan's Darfur region, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda and Liberia as regions where deliberate sexual violence had occurred on a mass scale. Â¿Deterrent? The former commander of the UN peacekeeping force in eastern Congo, Maj Gen Patrick CAMMAERT, told the BBC he had personally witnessed its impact. A womens' campaigner on the extent of rape "It's a very effective weapon, because the communities are totally destroyed," he said. "You destroy communities. You punish the men, and you punish the women, doing it in front of the men." In the Democratic Republic of Congo alone, some 40 women are raped every day, our correspondent says. Sometimes women are even raped by peacekeepers who are supposed to be protecting them, she adds. The question is whether those in conflict zones who use rape in war will be at all deterred by the new measures, she says.

04-22-2009, 02:03 AM	#2
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04-22-2009, 02:04 AM	#3
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04-22-2009, 05:09 AM	#5
MARADONA Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Land of the Lost Posts: 1,838 Reputation: 40272	Kinda crazy to me...

04-22-2009, 05:21 AM	#6
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04-22-2009, 03:49 AM	#4
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04-23-2009, 09:03 AM	#7
Sternenlied Unknown Entity Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Niflheim Posts: 2,427 Reputation: 77819	Quite frankly I don't see what the problem is ... Agreed, this might not have been the most necessary news brought to us recently but on the other hand ... why not? There have been discussions about actual events far less related to RB's general topic and there have been arguments about rape as an instrument of war on here. Leaving the statement blank, without any comment, in the Rowdy Room might have been confusing to some but: So what? __________________ The Life and Death of Sam Crow - How the Sons of Anarchy lost their way

04-23-2009, 09:37 AM	#8
pervipete Watching from the shadows Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The Shadowlands... Posts: 5,170 Reputation: 118528	I think its a good idea in theory but, knowing the way nations treat the UN, it will be bloody hard to enforce. __________________ Tonight love, we'll do a rape roleplay No!! That's the spirit... Spam Reporting Thread The Hazelton Chronicles Blackmailing the MILF's Chapter One The Rape Board Chronicles - LilLinzi in the Alley Consquences

04-23-2009, 10:00 AM	#9
Sternenlied Unknown Entity Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Niflheim Posts: 2,427 Reputation: 77819	True enough. It's certainly not going to change everything in an instant (I myself find it to be utterly sad the UN had to "officially recognize and reject" something that has been going on for decades) but I see an important step made in the right direction. "War Rape" has been and still is a loathsome instrument utilized in many war-ridden places all over the world - now that it has been finally recognized as a war tactic there might be several political implications (I hope) when dealing with such countries. I have been in such a place (the story is private so don't even bother asking), I've seen the results and terror it instils so to me this is in important decision, no matter how little its impact might be in the beginning. __________________ The Life and Death of Sam Crow - How the Sons of Anarchy lost their way

04-23-2009, 10:50 AM	#10
pervipete Watching from the shadows Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The Shadowlands... Posts: 5,170 Reputation: 118528	I hope so, I really hope so. Still, as you say its a step on the right road. __________________ Tonight love, we'll do a rape roleplay No!! That's the spirit... Spam Reporting Thread The Hazelton Chronicles Blackmailing the MILF's Chapter One The Rape Board Chronicles - LilLinzi in the Alley Consquences

04-29-2009, 12:43 AM	#11
Andering REDDSON Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: R/Bâ€™s cyber-Auschwitz Posts: 609 Reputation: 1028	Sorry, this was partly my bad for being in a hurry, BUT… The point is that now, rape in time of war as a tactic of said war is now, by definition, a war crime and therefore can be used as a justification for war. Ok, ¿circular logic, right? Until, that is, you consider Darfur (and many, less well know, other places) where this is happening.

04-29-2009, 11:20 AM	#12
sindyloo Privileged Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,178 Reputation: 34844	Yes that kind of logic is all over the damn world! "Hey sorry but we are going to kill thousands of your people to bring you peace!" WTF __________________ Tommy Loy, the cabin boy, The dirty little nipper, He filled his ass With broken glass And cirumcized the skipper!