Dafur - Souveränität

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  This is an urgent matter of life and death, and the international community cannot – and will not – remain neutral. The nations of the world must speak clearly, with urgency, and with one voice. It is not our intention to impinge on Sudan’s sovereignty. But we will stand firm in our conviction that sovereignty is rooted not merely in control, but in responsibility – in every government’s responsibility to its citizens and to the international community. The nations of the world have made it clear what we expect to hear from the leaders of Sudan; they know what they need to do. And so do we.
  
  Our responsibility is to the weakest and the most powerless members of mankind. It is our responsibility to protect those who cannot protect themselves. If the idea of an international community means anything, it is this. And we must do what is necessary to honor our pledge.

  
  Condoleeza Rice hat den Zusammenhang zwischen Souveränität und Verantwortung auf den Punkt gebracht. Souveränität ist nicht einfach da und gegeben, sie bedeutet Pflichten und Schutz der Staatsbürger. Willkür und Terror muss sie ebenso entschieden entgegentreten wie totalitären Ansprüchen egal welcher Art.