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BY YUTAKA HAYASHI

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After a second emergency session on Syria this year, the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva adopted a resolution condemning Syrian government for its violation of human rights and calling for an international investigation today.

“Over 2,200 people killed since mass protests began in mid-March, with more than 350 people reportedly killed across Syria since the beginning of Ramadan. The military and security forces continue to employ excessive force, including heavy artillery to quell peaceful demonstrations.”

Despite the violence, not all council members were on board with the resolution. According to News 24...

“The 47-member rights council easily adopted the resolution presented by the European Union, the United States and all four Arab members - Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Russia, China and Cuba denounced the resolution and warned that its adoption could destabilise further the key Middle East country.”

The LA Times reports- while there’s only a few detractors, the countries who opposed the resolution carry some substantial weight.

“The opposition of Moscow and Beijing – members of the U.N. Security Council -- signaled the difficulty that would face any push to win Security Council approval for prosecuting Syrian officials.”

And that opposition in the Security Council could bring sanctions to a halt. Al Jazeera reports that while the Human Rights Council’s resolution is promising, it’s not the organization that gets things done.

“Ultimately, the UN Human Rights Council has moral authority, but real international pressure will come from the Security Council in New York.”

The Washington Post agrees, adding...

“The Geneva-based Human Rights Council has limited powers, unlike the Security Council which can impose sanctions against countries and individuals as well as authorize military action and referrals to the International Criminal Court.”

Finally, The Atlantic doesn’t expect quick changes from the Human Right’s Council resolution, saying that too often, the council is too sluggish to do any good.

“Even when the Human Rights Council follows through on its investigations, the process is slow and the results often overlooked... The report on Syria – if it materializes – is due back by the end of November.”

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