Security Council votes unanimously in favor for sending international observers to Aleppo

The UN Security Council has voted unanimously in favor of a draft resolution about sending international observers to Aleppo for overseeing the evacuation of terrorists and their families and the delivery of humanitarian aid.


The resolution, which was given the number 2328, affirms the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of Syria, and stipulates for the UN Secretary-General preparing suitable conditions via negotiations with relevant sides to ensure that representatives of the UN and other international organizations observe the state of civilians and the full compliance with international humanitarian law in the eastern neighborhoods of Aleppo city.

The resolutions also stipulates for all sides in Syria providing safe access to the city for the observers without obstacles and to provide suitable conditions for delivering humanitarian aid.

In turn, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced that the decision about sending international observers to Aleppo city should be approved by the Syrian government.
 SANA
19/12/16
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