UNSC supports six-point proposal on Syria; India supports implementation of UNSC resolutions on Iranian nuclear issue; India votes for UNHRC resolution that criticizes Sri Lanka; UN condemns rebellion against Malian government;
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  • Reports noted that voicing concern over the deteriorating situation in Syria, the UN Security Council called on the government and the opposition to immediately implement a plan proposed by the Joint Special Envoy of the United Nations and the League of Arab States for Syria. The Council fully supported the initial six-point proposal submitted by Mr. Kofi Annan during his visit to Damascus earlier this month. Separately, the Council issued a press statement in which it strongly condemned the terrorist attacks that occurred in Damascus that caused scores of deaths and injuries.1

    Meanwhile, India came out in full support of the implementation of UN Security Council resolutions on the Iranian nuclear issue but also said that all efforts should be made to ensure that legitimate trade and economic activities do no suffer. India also asked Iran to fully cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency to restore the confidence in the peaceful nature of its nuclear programme.2

    In another development, India voted for a US-sponsored resolution at the UN Human Rights Council that censured Sri Lanka for alleged rights violations during the war against LTTE. The resolution was adopted after 24 members voted for the resolution. India decided to vote on the resolution after two changes were made in the draft to make it ‘non-intrusive’ and contribute to political reconciliation process in the country.3

    According to reports, the Security Council and other UN officials have condemned the rebellion by elements of the Malian armed forces which announced the dissolution of the Government and seized control of the country and called for a return to constitutional rule. The Council members also strongly condemned the ‘forcible seizure of power’ from the democratically-elected Government of Mali.4

    In the interim, the Security Council extended the mandate of the UN mission in Afghanistan until 23 March 2012 to continue supporting the country as it goes through the process of assuming full responsibility for its security, governance and development efforts.5

    In other developments, reports note that the UN Human Rights Council adopted a resolution that demanded the Syrian government to stop all violence, protect its people and put an end to widespread and systematic abuses such as killing and persecution of protestors. While 41 members voted for the resolution, three voted against and two abstained. In the same resolution, the mandate of the three-member commission of inquiry to probe alleged abuses on Syria last month was also extended6.

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