Security Council issues statement, falls short of resolution
(NEWSER) - In its first meaningful action since the Syria uprising began five months ago, the UN Security Council issued a statement yesterday condemning the government's use of force against civilians. The statement, finally agreed upon after three days of talks , "condemn[s] widespread violations of human rights" and calls on both sides to stop the violence. Western powers wanted a stronger statement or even a resolution, but Russia and China were among the nations insisting against such a move. In a rare move, Syria's neighboring nation Lebanon disassociated itself from the statement, al-Jazeera reports. More»
