Guest guest Posted June 23, 2005 Report Share Posted June 23, 2005 The Big Stall The IWC meeting was interrupted yesterday with an hours-long meeting of the heads of delegations (e.g. media, observers, and scientists all excluded). The tactic of holding such meetings behind closed doors has become increasingly used as a tool by the pro-whaling nations to seek special concessions better left unspoken in the light of day. Rumors of the clandestine debate focus on efforts by Japan and its allied states to stall IWC decisions pending the arrival and/or certification of three new pro-whaling nations (Gambia, Togo and Nauru) at the IWC to give Japan a narrow majority for the meeting's votes. Observers strongly suspect Japan's vote-buying machine is working overtime to churn out millions of dollars in fisheries aid in return for a pro-whaling stance by the receiving nations. Detailed report at: http://www.earthisland.org/immp/eco2005issue3.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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