Resolution 226
Definition
A resolution passed by the United Nations Security Council in 1966, which called for a voluntary arms embargo against South Africa due to its policy of apartheid.
Analogy
Think of Resolution 226 as a group of friends (the UN) deciding not to lend their toys (weapons) to another friend (South Africa) because they're not playing fair with everyone else (apartheid).
Related terms
Arms Embargo: A restriction or a set of sanctions that applies either solely to weaponry, or also to "dual-use technology". An arms embargo is usually enforced by a multilateral body such as the UN.
Apartheid: A system of institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination in South Africa between 1948 and 1991.
United Nations Security Council: One of the six main organs of the United Nations, charged with ensuring international peace and security, accepting new members to the United Nations and approving any changes to its charter.
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