UNSC fails to adopt Russian resolution on Syria
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The U.N. Security Council has rejected a Russian resolution calling for condemnation of the aggression by the United States and its allies against Syria.
Only three countries Russia, China and Bolivia voted in favor of the resolution at the end of an emergency meeting of the 15-member council called by Russia yesterday. Eight countries voted against and three abstained.
A resolution needs at least 9 "yes" votes to be approved.
The vote reflected the deep divisions in the U.N.'s most powerful body, which has been paralyzed in dealing with the seven-year Syrian conflict and chemical weapons use in the country.
The U.S. Britain and France say they launched airstrikes against Syrian chemical sites after obtaining "proof" that poisonous gas was used last weekend in Douma. Russia and Syria call the attack fabricated. APP/AFP
