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TRIBUTE TO NELSON MANDELA WHO DIES @ 95 ON DEC 5, 2013

OPINION

Causes & Constraints: UN failure to protect people
By Odimegwu Onwumere

The United Nations (UN) was established in 1945, during the Second World War. It is perceivable that the fear of fighting another World War may have been the major compelling factor for a man like Franklin Roosevelt to commence with the UN idea, intending to create an avenue for countries to engage in dialogue first, and desist from the temptation to take up arms against each other when provoked.