The UN Security Council failed Tuesday to reach consensus on extending a key Syria aid route, throwing into doubt a vital mechanism that provides life-saving support to millions of people.Russia vetoed a nine-month extension of the agreement authorizing the operation of the conduit during a vote at …
The situation arose when Russia vetoed a nine-month extension and failed to gain support for an alternative six-month plan. The UN-brokered lifeline expired Monday.
Russia vetoed a compromise resolution that would have extended the operation through the Bab al-Hawa crossing for nine months, and which was supported by 13 of the 15 council members.
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council on Tuesday failed to renew authorization of the delivery of humanitarian aid to Syria’s rebel-held northwest from neighboring Turkey, officially endi…
The U.N. Security Council on Tuesday failed to renew authorization of the delivery of humanitarian aid to Syria’s rebel-held northwest from neighboring Turkey, officially ending a U.N. operation that had been vital to helping a region of 4.1 million people.
The United Nations Security Council has failed to renew the authorization for the delivery of crucial humanitarian aid to Syria's rebel-held northwest region, via Turkey.
Russia vetoes resolution to extend aid delivery through Bab al-Hawa crossing; alternative Russian proposal favorable to Syrian regime rejected by Western powers
