Since then, Gazan authorities say more than 32,000 Palestinians have been killed. It's the first time the Security Council has called for a ceasefire since fighting began in Gaza after the militant group that leads it, Hamas, attacked Israel in October last year killing more than 1,200 people, and, taking more than 250 hostage. Last week the UN Security Council passed a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza for the rest of the month of Ramadan so that aid can be delivered along with the unconditional release of all hostages being held. The draft resolution has been adopted as resolution 2728, 2024. YAMAZAKI KAZUYUKI, PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE TO THE UNITED NATIONS, JAPAN: Will those in favour please raise their hand. Which is one the reasons why this was such a big deal. After all, these countries don't always see eye to eye. Permanent members have what's called 'veto power' which means they can stop a decision or resolution from passing with just one vote. Even occasionally, sending in soldiers.ĭR JULIETTE MCINTYRE, INTERNATIONAL LAW, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA: It's obviously fairly rare but in 2011, the Security Council authorised the use of force in Libya, when the Arab League requested that a no-fly zone be imposed over that country.īig decisions like this always come down to a vote and that's where things can get complicated. Together those 15 members have the power to make decisions that other UN member states are bound to follow and if they think it's necessary, they can order things like travel bans, economic sanctions ceasefires. 10 countries are also elected as temporary members of the Security Council for 2 years at a time. The Security Council has 5 permanent members, which were all the major victors of the Second World War. Which was created after World War 2 when people were really keen to never have a war like that ever again. It's one of the 6 main bodies of the United Nations. Its main aim is maintaining peace and security around the world. Welcome to the United Nations Security Council. But what if there was an organisation dedicated to bringing about world peace? Oh, there is. JUSTINA WARD, REPORTER: Throughout history, all around the world, there have been many conflicts and wars. But recently we've been hearing a bit about the Security Council so let's find out more about it. The Security Council was created to, quite literally, bring about world peace. INTRO: All that soon but first today to a very important part of the United Nations. We find out about the history of the minimum wage, learn why our favourite treats are in short supply and follow the incredible journey of a young soccer player. Thanks for hanging out with us again, let's see what's coming up on today's show. They live about 10 years in the wild.įun Fact: Fox squirrels can climb down a tree headfirst because their ankle joints can rotate nearly 180 degrees.Hey, I'm Amelia Moseley and you're watching BTN. Their quick actions and lightning-fast turns also help them avoid predators. Their acrobatics are fun to watch as they leap up to 15 feet from tree to tree and free fall, jumping up to 20 feet to gently land on a branch or tree trunk. A second litter may be born in the fall.Īlthough a solitary animal, Fox Squirrels are often seen chasing each other in trees. They are on their own at around 16 weeks old. The kits are born in early spring and open their eyes at about six weeks. They often have multiple nests and will sometimes move their two to four babies, or kits, from one to another. A favorite ruse is to pretend to bury food to confuse others from knowing where the actual nuts are buried.įox Squirrels make their nests in tree cavities and frequently build stick-and-leaf nests high in trees. They bury nuts and seeds for future use and sometimes forget where their stash is, resulting in sprouted trees. This two-and-a-half pound rodent will eat about a pound of food a week. Favorite foods include most nuts, acorns and other tree seeds, plus fruit, some grains, insects, and bird eggs. Most of its time is spent on the ground foraging for and burying food. It is our largest tree squirrel, up to 30 inches long with a tail as long as its body. The scientific name Sciurus niger means “shadow tail with dark fur.” This squirrel gets its name because its fur coloring reminds people of the gray fox. The Fox Squirrel is found in forested areas and in our neighborhoods. The antics of Fox Squirrels are fun to observe as they forage for food
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