United Nations Security Council
South Africa was a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council from October 2006 until 2008. South African votes in the UNSC have not been without controversy. In particular, a 'no' vote on a resolution criticising the Burmese government attracted widespread criticism.
South Africa also attempted to vote against economic sanctions for Iran; however, this was changed after South African realised that the 'no' vote would be defeated.
South Africa is again a non-permanent member of the Security Council until 2012.
Read more about this topic: Foreign Relations Of South Africa
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