Anti-Syria UN Security Council Resolution Blocked by Russia, China

Russia and China have vetoed a Western-proposed draft United Nations Security Council resolution against the Syrian government over its alleged use of chemical weapons.


On Tuesday, the measure, drafted by Britain, France and the US, got the minimum nine "yes" votes.

However, Russia, China and Bolivia opposed the resolution while Kazakhstan, Ethiopia and Egypt abstained.

UN resolutions need nine positive votes and no vetoes to pass.
 (Tasnim)
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