Russia, China reject resolution authorizing cross-border humanitarian aid in Syria

While Russia and China vetoed the draft resolution, the remaining 13 members of the Security Council voted in favor.In order to pass, A draft resolution  needs at least nine votes in favor and no vetoes by the United States, Britain, France, Russia or China.

That draft would have demanded that all parties allow safe, unimpeded and sustained access for humanitarian convoys, including medical and surgical supplies, to all requested areas and populations, according to the United Nations’ assessment of need in all parts of Syria. It would have called on United Nations humanitarian agencies to improve monitoring of the distribution of relief consignments and their delivery inside Syria.  It also would have requested the Secretary‑General to conduct an independent written review of United Nations humanitarian cross-line and cross-border operations, including recommendations on the need to reauthorize use of the Al‑Ramtha border crossing. (ILKHA)