WORLD_ Syria conflict: Disputes flare over UN resolution

10 September 2013 Last updated at 19:59 GMT
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Syria conflict: Disputes flare over UN resolution


A Russian plan for Syria's chemical weapons to be put under international control has sparked immediate disputes over resolutions at the United Nations.


The UK, US and France want a timetable and consequences of failure spelt out, and Washington has warned it will "not fall for stalling tactics".

Russia said any draft putting the blame on Syria was unacceptable and urged a declaration backing its initiative.

Syria has said it accepts the Russian proposal on its chemical stockpile.

Foreign Minister Walid al-Muallem said on Tuesday that Damascus was willing to become a party to the Chemical Weapons Convention, Russian Interfax news agency reported,


Chapter 7 of UN Charter

* Action in response to threats to peace, breaches of peace and acts of aggression

* Article 41 enables Security Council to decide measures not involving armed force

* Can suspend economic and diplomatic relations as well as rail, sea and other communications

* If Article 41 measures are inadequate, Article 42 enables Security Council to take action by air, sea or land forces for international peace and security

Source: UN


"We are ready to honour our commitments under this convention, including providing information about these weapons," he said.

The US alleges that Syrian government forces carried out a chemical weapons attack in Damascus on 21 August, killing 1,429 people.

The Syrian government blames the attack on rebels fighting to overthrow President Bashar al-Assad, in a conflict that the UN says has claimed some 100,000 lives.

The UN Security Council was to hold a meeting on Syria at 20:00 GMT.

However, it was later cancelled to allow for more consultations. Russia had asked for the meeting then withdrew the request.

US Secretary of State John Kerry is to meet Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in Geneva on Thursday to discuss Syria, US officials say.

'Proper timetable'

UK government sources have told the BBC that the exact wording of the joint US, French and British resolution on Syria's chemical weapons is still to be agreed.

The BBC's Nick Robinson says diplomats from the three allies are said to be discussing the questions of "what, where, when, who and how" - in other words what weapons should be removed from Syria, where should they be taken to, according to what timetable and who should supervise it.


Chemical weapons plan timeline

5-6 Sept Vladimir Putin and Barack Obama discuss idea of placing Syria's chemical weapons under international control on sidelines of G20 summit, Putin spokesman says

Monday 9 Sept

07:30 GMT At press conference with Russia's Sergei Lavrov, Syria's Walid Muallem hints at chemical weapons plan

09:12 In UK, John Kerry says Mr Assad could avert an attack if he "turn[s] over every single bit of his chemical weapons to the international community"

14:00 In second press conference, Mr Lavrov says he has urged Mr Muallem to "not only agree on placing chemical weapons storage sites under international control, but also on their subsequent destruction". Mr Muallem welcomes proposal, and it is prominently reported on Syrian state TV, suggesting Damascus is behind plan. Mr Obama says a military strike is "absolutely" on pause if Syria yields control of its chemical weapons

Syria chemical attacks: What we know Syria's chemical weapons stockpile

Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-24040659



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