Russia, China Oppose UN Draft Resolution on Iran
Russia and China opposed on Friday key provisions in a UN draft resolution that orders Iran to curb its nuclear ambitions.
Both nations objected to the use of Chapter 7 of the UN Charter, used in dozens of Security Council resolutions for peacekeeping missions and other legally-binding actions, Reuters reported. Although Chapter 7 allows for sanctions and even war, a separate resolution is required to specify either step.
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Both nations objected to the use of Chapter 7 of the UN Charter, used in dozens of Security Council resolutions for peacekeeping missions and other legally-binding actions, Reuters reported. Although Chapter 7 allows for sanctions and even war, a separate resolution is required to specify either step.
( Full story here )
posted by Oil Shock at 5/06/2006 09:29:00 AM
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