A decisive vote on Gaza

December 08, 2023 - 11:54 AM
The vote on the resolution submitted to the Security Council for the implementation of an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the Gaza Strip is scheduled to be held today.

Under Article 99 of the United Nations Charter, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres had submitted the relevant proposal.

The United Arab Emirates has also requested the member states to vote in favor of the relevant resolution in the Security Council.

For the resolution to be passed, 09 votes must be in favor of it and America, Russia, China, France and Britain must refrain from using the veto power.
(lknews.lk)