But it is important to observe that when Europe or the United Nations impose sanctions that are supposed to be aimed against a certain regime, usually generally millions of people end up being directly punished.

Therefore, every country has to understand that fighting against international terrorism is not for the sake of the United States, but for the sake of themselves, and, to a larger extent, in the name of stability of international relations.

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But the Western countries that link their partnership with the poorest countries with respect for democracy also have to consider that they have obligations towards these countries.

When they favor the access of other people to education and health care, the countries of the North not only demonstrate generosity or solidarity, but also implement the principles of respecting and promoting human rights.

The birth of the African Union should encourage us to reexamine relations between African States.

Economic sanctions rarely achieve the desired results.