Obama urges UN Security Council to sanction Syria

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President Barack Obama says it’s time for the U.N. Security Council to sanction Syria for using deadly violence against citizens who are rising up against the authoritarian government there.

In a speech Wednesday to the U.N. General Assembly, Obama said: “There is no excuse for inaction.”

The Security Council’s response to months of violence in Syria was a statement condemning President Bashar Assad (bah-SHAR’ AH’-sahd) for turning his forces against his people. But the panel remains divided over sanctions against Assad and his regime.

Obama said the U.S. and many of its allies have joined to punish Syria. He says that on this issue the world must speak with one voice.

AP

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7 responses to “Obama urges UN Security Council to sanction Syria”

  1. The arrogant voice of imperialism

    1. 5thDrawer Avatar

      And it’s right on this one.

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    The arrogant voice of imperialism

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    The arrogant voice of imperialism

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      And it’s right on this one.

  4. Patience2 Avatar

    Trouble is, he knows he’s safe from having it happen — China and Russia will prevent it and he’s counting on that.

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    Trouble is, he knows he’s safe from having it happen — China and Russia will prevent it and he’s counting on that.

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