Tag Archives: Security Council

13 December 2011

UN High Commissioner Pillay recommends Syria’s referral to the ICC

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International Human Rights

Speaking at a closed session of the UN Security Council, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay said that the situation in Syria should be referred to the International Criminal Court over its crackdown on anti-government protests. Pillay estimated the number of those killed by Syrian security forces at 5,000, including 300 children.

Source: www.bbc.co.uk – Syria should be referred to ICC, UN’s Navi Pillay says

27 September 2011

Netherlands urges Security Council to agree on action against Syrian leaders

Topics:

International Human Rights

In an address to the Security Council the Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs, Uri Rosenthal, urged its members to come to an agreement on sanctions against the regime in Syria. He stressed that the Council’s indecision is costing human lives as the crackdown on protestors continues.

Source: http://www.un.org

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