UN passes symbolic condemnation of Syrian government

  
UN passes symbolic condemnation of Syrian government


The UN General Assembly has called on Syrian President Assad to step down. The resolution passed Thursday is worded similarly to a document vetoed in the UN Security Council by Russia and China. The adopted resolution has no executive power.

­The Assembly has passed the Egypt-sponsored resolution with 137 in favor, 12 against and 17 abstaining. It blames the Syrian government for “widespread and systematic” violation of human rights, and voices support for an Arab League plan for a transition of power in the country..... MORE

Source:  RT.com

URL: http://rt.com/news/un-assembly-vote-syrian-resolution-521/