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November 17, 2017       Share:    

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/16/world/middleeast/syria-chemical-weapons-united-nations.html?_r=0

Russian Veto Kills Syria Chemical Arms Panel

(New York Times) Rick Gladstone - Russia on Thursday blocked an American-sponsored resolution at the UN Security Council to extend the life of a panel investigating who is using chemical weapons in Syria. The Russian veto means the panel will be dissolved. U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley said, "The message to anyone listening is clear: In effect, Russia accepts the use of chemical weapons in Syria." It was the 10th time Russia had used its veto power to protect the Syrian government. Eleven of the 15 members of the Security Council voted in favor of the American resolution.

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