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A Syrian flag at a demonstration outside the UN building in New York. Copyright: Demotix

Urgent action for Syria

One week ago, as the Syrian government escalated its bloody offense on residential areas of Homs, Russia and China vetoed a draft UN Security Council resolution for Syria – in a shockingly callous betrayal of the Syrian people. Their resistence to UN action for Syria was completely irresponsible.

 

According to our contacts on the ground, at least 300 people have been killed in Syria in the week following the veto – 280 in Homs alone. The situation appears to be worsening by the day.

 

Jenni Williams from Women of Zimbabwe Arise
(WOZA)Women's rights: Since 2003 members of Women of Zimbabwe Arise have been arrested, harassed and severely beaten by police for providing women with a united voice. End the harassment

An Uzi submachine gun held by a gang member in Rio in 2009 © Christian Franz Tragni-DemotixArms Trade: In July world leaders will meet in New York to draw up an historic document: the first ever international Arms Trade Treaty. Help make sure they get it right. Act now

Ibragim Gazdiev disappeared in 2007Disappeared: In 2007 Ibragim Gazdiev was reportedly abducted by armed men in the North Caucasus republic of Ingushetia. He hasn't been seen since. Where is Ibragim?


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