  European powers drop demands for immediate sanctions against Syria September 28, 2011 - 09:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - European powers have dropped demands for immediate sanctions against Syria’s president in a new UN resolution sent to Security Council members. Aiming to overcome Russian and Chinese opposition to council action, the new resolution drawn up by Britain, France, Germany and Portugal, with U.S. backing, threatens sanctions if the deadly Syrian crackdown does not end, Al Arabiya cited a copy of a draft obtained by it. The first talks on the resolution were scheduled for Wednesday, September 28, and the European countries hope to move to a vote in coming days, diplomats said. The Security Council would strongly condemn “the continued grave and systematic human rights violations by the Syrian authorities” and demand “an immediate end to all violence,” according to the draft. The UN body “expresses its determination, in the event that Syria has not complied with this resolution, to adopt targeted measures, including sanctions,” the draft adds. The resolution stresses the need for a “Syrian-led political process” to end the crisis and regrets President Bashar al-Assad’s failure to follow through on promised reforms. It would call for the naming of a special UN envoy on Syria.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens  IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents.The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization.Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia.Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. |
