Sentences with phrase «support of military action»

Article 54 of the convention's First Protocol, agreed in 1977, prohibits attacks on «objects indispensable to the survival of the civilian population», unless they are used «in direct support of military action».

Not exact matches

if you are in favor of War any War, or military action, (support your troops does not equal pro life) you can not call your self pro life.

Even though, as a Christian, I can only support military action with fear and trembling, I am not arguing that all use of military power is wrong.

This is as absurd as implying that all Christians fully support the actions of the Westboro Baptist Church, which protests military funerals.

It was anticipated that a wave of popular support would sweep [Prince Alexius] back into power without the need for military action.»

But Bishop John did say he would support some sort of military action on the ground: «My own preference would be for a UN force because that would have less of an inflammatory dimension than a force that could be perceived as Western Christian.»

Toppled Moammar Gaddafi: In March 2011, joined a coalition of European and Arab governments in military action, including air power and naval blockade, against Gaddafi regime to defend Libyan civilians and support rebel troops.

And I have a whole lot of friends who support U.S. military action in places like Afghanistan and Iraq.

Pope Francis has given his support to some sort of military action in Iraq but not unilateral bombing by America.

Pope Francis has given his support to some sort of military action in Iraq but not unilateral bombing... More

On the other hand, the Assad regime does not appear to have involved its own military forces in this strike by Iran on Israeli forces, or in many of the other actions taken by Iran supported forces against Israel.

But one month later, once Britain was committed to military action, the level of support for armed intervention was again at 80 per cent.

That this House notes that ISIL poses a direct threat to the United Kingdom; welcomes United Nations Security Council Resolution 2249 which determines that ISIL constitutes an «unprecedented threat to international peace and security» and calls on states to take «all necessary measures» to prevent terrorist acts by ISIL and to «eradicate the safe haven they have established over significant parts of Iraq and Syria»; further notes the clear legal basis to defend the UK and our allies in accordance with the UN Charter; notes that military action against ISIL is only one component of a broader strategy to bring peace and stability to Syria; welcomes the renewed impetus behind the Vienna talks on a ceasefire and political settlement; welcomes the Government's continuing commitment to providing humanitarian support to Syrian refugees; underlines the importance of planning for post-conflict stabilisation and reconstruction in Syria; welcomes the Government's continued determination to cut ISIL's sources of finance, fighters and weapons; notes the requests from France, the US and regional allies for UK military assistance; acknowledges the importance of seeking to avoid civilian casualties, using the UK's particular capabilities; notes the Government will not deploy UK troops in ground combat operations; welcomes the Government's commitment to provide quarterly progress reports to the House; and accordingly supports Her Majesty's Government in taking military action, specifically airstrikes, exclusively against ISIL in Syria; and offers its wholehearted support to Her Majesty's Armed Forces.

Labour, on the other hand, says Cameron's response is typical of his character, and that he was unable to win the support of the country for military action against Assad because he failed to listen to the opinions of others.

The 66 Labour MPs who voted with the Government on the main motion to support «taking military action, specifically airstrikes, exclusively against ISIL in Syria» represented well under a third of the 231 current Labour members of Parliament.

As I type the Twitter and Facebook pages of those MPs who supported military action are continuing to fill up with grotesque images, vile abuse and threats of deselection.

Jacksonians take a populist view of US foreign policy; they support unilateral military action to pursue American enemies and defend American honour, but are suspicious about global meliorative measures like overseas aid and global governance structures.

I haven't read many arguments on this, but one I can immediately think of is that responding aggressively / preemptively to attacks supports a reputation that lets the US credibly threaten military action.

Labour MP Clive Lewis has issued a chilling warning to colleagues who support military action in Syria, arguing they will have to «step forward» in the event of further terror attacks.

«Also, the community was not in any way support nor encourages the act of Ibori but the ongoing action of the military wear no human face, setting the community on fire is unnecessary.

The question of whether he would ever support the UK taking military action is one which he has repeatedly dodged and fudged.

«That this house notes that ISIL poses a direct threat to the United Kingdom; welcomes United Nations Security Council Resolution 2249 which determines that ISIL constitutes an «unprecedented threat to international peace and security» and calls on states to take «all necessary measures» to prevent terrorist acts by ISIL and to «eradicate the safe haven they have established over significant parts of Iraq and Syria»; further notes the clear legal basis to defend the UK and our allies in accordance with the UN Charter; notes that military action against ISIL is only one component of a broader strategy to bring peace and stability to Syria; welcomes the renewed impetus behind the Vienna talks on a ceasefire and political settlement; welcomes the Government's continuing commitment to providing humanitarian support to Syrian refugees; underlines the importance of planning for post-conflict stabilisation and reconstruction in Syria; welcomes the Government's continued determination to cut ISIL's sources of finance, fighters, and weapons; notes the requests from France, the US and regional allies for UK military assistance; acknowledges the importance of seeking to avoid civilian causalities; using the UK's particular capabilities; notes the Government's will not deploy UK troops in ground combat operations; welcomes the Government's commitment to provide quarterly progress reports to the House; and accordingly supports Her Majesty's Government in taking military action, specifically airstrikes, exclusively against ISIL in Syria; and offers its wholehearted support to Her Majesty's Armed Forces.»

If you look through Corbyn's record, there are no previous examples of him supporting military action by the UK.

«My decision to support military action in respect of Iraq was the most difficult decision I have ever faced in my life,» Mr Straw added.

With President Obama set to deliver a prime - time address from the White House in what could be his last best chance to sway lawmakers to support military action against Syria, former secretary of state Hillary Clinton slated to give a high - profile speech in Philadelphia, and the Senate headed toward a key Wednesday test vote on Syria, there is A LOT going on in the political world Tuesday.

«In 2014 it happened where lives and property were destroyed but thank God with the support of the military, police and other security agencies were able to quickly move into action and then that particular incident had been stopped.

As readers will be aware, I support military action against Assad - indeed, I think our policy of isolationism is responsible for the rise of Al Qaeda in Syria - but I can not see why Parliament should be bypassed on this issue.

November 2011: A Gates Foundation grant to the Military Child Education Coalition — «to develop and execute an advocacy campaign in support of the implementation of Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in multiple states by leveraging the voices and actions of its network of military families and uniform leadershipMilitary Child Education Coalition — «to develop and execute an advocacy campaign in support of the implementation of Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in multiple states by leveraging the voices and actions of its network of military families and uniform leadershipmilitary families and uniform leadership.»

So when first lady Michelle Obama and I started Joining Forces, our initiative to encourage all Americans to take action to find ways to honor and support our service men and women, veterans and military families, I knew part of what I would focus on was raising awareness about the military child experience in the classroom.

Next up for OR Books is Norman Finkelstein's book on «Israel's Growing Isolation After the Gaza Invasion,» set for January, in which he «looks at how the reckless and disproportionate military action against the Palestinians in Gaza a year ago has led some of Israel's closest allies to question their support for the country,» while «offering the possibility of something hopeful emerging from the tragedy of what occurred in Gaza.»

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