Russia and China blocked the introduction of aid to Syria; USA: They have blood on their hands
Foreign Minister Pompeo attacks veto decision on UN Security Council decision to provide humanitarian aid to millions of civilians in Syria over the last decade killed about half a million people. Moscow, Damascus's ally, has offered an alternative proposal serving her interests in the region
Russia and China blocked the introduction of aid to Syria; USA: They have blood on their hands
Photo: ReutersUS Secretary of State Mike Pompeo attacked Russia and China on Thursday, saying they have blood on their hands after the two powers veto the UN Security Council decision on humanitarian aid to civilians in Syria over the past decade One million people as a result of the civil war.
Pompeo has condemned the supply ban, which is planned to move to Syria via Turkey and Iraq, saying "the veto imposed by Russia and China yesterday on the Security Council's decision to allow humanitarian aid to one million Syrians is a shame." He added that, "Russia and China, who have chosen a political motive to oppose the move - have blood on their hands."
China-backed Russia on Friday used its Security Council veto for the 14th time since the bloody war broke out since its 2011 outbreak.
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The decision, drafted by Belgium, Kuwait and Germany, would have allowed the shipments to last for another 12 months, from two points in Turkey and one in Iraq. However, Russia, Syria's ally, wanted to get approval for assistance from only two Turkish border crossings for six months, and made a new proposal on its own initiative.
Except for Moscow and Beijing, the remaining 13 Security Council members voted in favor of the decision. But in order to pass a resolution on one of the main bodies called the United Nations Charter, it needs a minimum of nine votes in favor, with veto from Russia, China, the United States, the United Kingdom and Bird Watching repealing it.
"The United States will remain committed to helping the unrepresented, hungry, displaced, and orphans receive the humanitarian assistance they need to survive, no matter where they live," Foreign Minister Pomapo added.
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UN forces and rights organizations providing assistance have crossed the border into Syria since 2014 through four border crossings approved by the Security Council each year, through Turkey, Iraq and Jordan. , Which led to the proposal to stay with Turkey and Iraq only.
The current authorization for the four border crossings in Turkey, Iraq and Jordan ends on January 10, so the Security Council can still try to reach an agreement, although some diplomats concerned recognize that the move may be accompanied by difficulties