US Requests UN Vote At 1900 GMT On Syria Chemical Inquiry
Fakhir Rizvi Published April 10, 2018 | 08:28 PM
The United States has asked the UN Security Council to vote Tuesday on its proposal to set up an inquiry to investigate chemical weapons attacks in Syria, but the measure could face a veto from Russia, diplomats said.
United Nations, United States, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 10th Apr, 2018 ) :The United States has asked the UN Security Council to vote Tuesday on its proposal to set up an inquiry to investigate chemical weapons attacks in Syria, but the measure could face a veto from Russia, diplomats said.
The US push for a vote expected at 3:00 pm (1900 GMT) comes amid warnings from President Donald Trump of possible military action in response to an alleged toxic gas attack in the Syrian town of Douma.
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