Let us consider for a moment just a few other instances in which it has ignored human suffering and failed to undertake its moral responsibility. The tragedy that befell the Indian subcontinent a short time ago was never faced forthright by the United Nations. Pakistan was permitted to subjugate what is now Bangladesh. causing death and misery to millions and creating a refugee problem for India of incredible proportions. But because of great power politics and regional rivalries. the United Nations was helpless. until force resolved an intolerable situation. When Biafra sought to break away from Nigeria. whatever the merits of the case. the United Nations again did nothing and incredible suffering resulted.