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  • Delegates talk of reform at United Nations' 60th anniversary

    06/26/2005 9:26:25 PM PDT · by NormsRevenge · 6 replies · 211+ views
    Bakersfield Californian ^ | 6/26/05 | Garance Burke - AP
    SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Dozens of international leaders turned out Sunday to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the United Nations in San Francisco, but warned that the organization must institute significant reforms to remain an effective global peacekeeper. The Bush administration signaled its discontent with the world body by sending a single representative to the commemoration. Delegate Sichan Siv, who represents the U.S. on the U.N. Economic and Social Council, did not speak at the anniversary celebration. While officials gave emotional addresses about human rights and the organization's successes in forging global peace, speakers emphasized that the U.N. must restructure...