Why do Africa's petty & sadistic dictators feel empowered to ignore the UN & the US?Why has this happened?

Question

Don't be clever, try to be helpful!

Answer 1

One of the reasons for this is ignorance and apathy of the people in the respective countries. Where there is no law and order and no justice, people kind of tend to become "resigned to fate". When there is no internal opposition to the dictators, they feel all powerful. They protect their power by taking care of the people who support them viz., the police and the military. So the select few become wealthy by robbing the nations' wealth. The opposition, if any, either do not have money or they are brutally suppressed. This is true not only to Africa but also to other countreis like Mynmar. The international community plays the role of a mute spectator mainly because of the principle to respect the soverignity of the country and these are the internal affairs. UN will interfere if there is a dispute/ war between two countries or if the human rights are violated. Violation of human rights is a common occurence in the developing world. However, when there is a genocide, like the one in Sudan or Somalia, UN does interfere. Then again, the wealthy countries, with the exception of US, do not really care for the poor people in the world. Europe is the closest neighbour to Africa. Yet, we donot see any European country even indulging in any  diplomatic activity to warn these dictators. The only solution to this is at least one or two of the poor nations or devoloping countries be given a permanent seat in the UN Security Council. This will atleast, provide an opportunity for these unfortunate voices to be heard. And this will pave the way for UN to act upon.

Answer 2

They ignore the UN & the US because they can, and there are no consequences.  The sadistic dictators do not believe that the UN has any authority over their activities.  I am slightly optimistic that this will change.

Answer 3

The dictators know with confidence that their business partners in the UN general assembly will vote to protect them.

Unfortunately the UN is an Organization of countries protecting their own self-interests instead of the world's common good.

Answer 4

The UN is a joke they know it.We don't need to get involved in another crisis,we sent enough foreign aid.

Answer 5

Petty and sadistic? I believe the African people are smart by ignoring them. Africa is a place that has many natural resources. The people don't want Bratians and Americans coming into their land murdering them out and taking control of their land something Americans and Britians have did to the Native Americans in the west. Americans and Brtitians are not trying to help any country rather it be Africa or some other country they are trying to control them for their resources.

Answer 6

Oh, my dear friend, they've learned from Israel and they've learned well.