UN chief: Strike on Syria may unleash more turmoil
Source: AP
UNITED NATIONS (AP) U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is warning that any "punitive" action taken against Syria for an alleged chemical weapons attack last week could unleash more turmoil and bloodshed in that nation's civil war.
Ban also cautioned nations such as the United States and France that may be considering such strikes that they are legal only in self-defense under the U.N. Charter or if approved by the U.N. Security Council.
Russia and China have used their veto power in the council multiple times to keep it from taking action against Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime.
President Barack Obama received key support from leaders in Congress on Tuesday for a potential strike.
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David Krout
(423 posts)I wasn't born yesterday.
Is the UN is based on spreading more chaos?.... NO
It is based upon keeping the damned stupid money loving from killing innocents.
Truly, either one is with the UN in keeping peace or one is against us.
Question of the day: Which side is one on?
another_liberal
(8,821 posts)I'm not sure what you're trying to say, but what the Secretary General of the United Nations did in making that statement took real, personal courage. We all need to think about his message and reflect on what the ultimate costs of starting another war of choice may be for our country and for the whole World.
David__77
(23,558 posts)I don't think the poster meant to convey a serious message, but instead mock those who may reflexively deride anti-war sentiment.
David Krout
(423 posts)MisterP
(23,730 posts)tblue
(16,350 posts)Please.