UN human rights group demands Syria allow aid access

The U.N.'s top human rights body has condemned Syria for its "widespread and systematic violations" against civilians in the crackdown on opposition groups.

Members of the U.N. Human Rights Council on Thursday voted 37 in favor and three against a resolution proposed by Turkey. Three members of the 47-nation body abstained and four didn't vote.

The resolution calls on Syria to immediately stop all attacks on civilians and grant unhindered access to aid groups.

Russia, China and Cuba objected to the resolution.

The Geneva-base council's vote carries no legal weight but diplomats consider it a strong moral signal that may encourage a similar resolution in the powerful U.N. Security Council.


(2012-03-01/foxnews)