9.29.2012
The United Nations’ rights body today extended the mandate for an investigation into war crimes in Syria, reported Reuters, as part of the agency’s response to the 18-month political crisis in Syria that has left 30,000 people dead and forced tens of thousands from their homes. The 47-member Geneva forum extended the mandate for the Brazil-led war crimes probe, which has so far charged Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s embattled government with the majority of the crimes, according to the Associated Press.  The vote saw 41 in favor and three against — China, Russia, and Cuba opposed the extension, said Reuters. Three abstained.  Read more at GlobalPost

The United Nations’ rights body today extended the mandate for an investigation into war crimes in Syria, reported Reuters, as part of the agency’s response to the 18-month political crisis in Syria that has left 30,000 people dead and forced tens of thousands from their homes.

The 47-member Geneva forum extended the mandate for the Brazil-led war crimes probe, which has so far charged Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s embattled government with the majority of the crimes, according to the Associated Press. 

The vote saw 41 in favor and three against — China, Russia, and Cuba opposed the extension, said Reuters. Three abstained. 

Read more at GlobalPost
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