The United States Ambassador to the United Nations, Samantha Power, urged states to use ‘every ounce of leverage’ in pressurising the Syrian government and all other involved parties to allow aid to Syrian civilians, as outlined by the recently passed UN Security Council resolution.
Commenting on the resolution, she said,
Commenting on the resolution, she said,
“The Security Council resolution passed on Saturday contains very important words. It identifies by name, specific neighbourhoods where food must be allowed to enter. It demands food deliveries by the most direct routes, and it calls out very specific brutal tactics, that shock the conscience, and must immediately stop. But unless and until, these important words are implemented, they will remain just words. I urge all countries in the United Nations to use every ounce of leverage they have in pressing the Government of Syria, and any party that would target civilians or deny humanitarian aid to people in need, to comply fully and promptly with the resolution and to do everything possible to put an end to the horrors on the ground. The steps outlined in the Security Council resolution should have been taken long ago. They must be taken now. The expectations of the world community are clear. The people of Syria are counting on us.”