Obama administration has allowed Russia to get the upper hand militarily, with devastating consequences that the most recent Security Council resolution can soften for survivors only slightly
UN Security Council Passes Watered Down Humanitarian Resolution for Aleppo
The United Nations Security Council managed to pass a consensus resolution unanimously on December 19th regarding the ongoing humanitarian crisis in eastern Aleppo, Syria. Security Council Resolution 2328 (2016) emphasizes the importance of ensuring “the voluntary, safe and dignified passage of all civilians from the eastern districts of Aleppo or other areas, under the monitoring of and coordination by the United Nations and other relevant institutions, to a destination of their choice." It calls for "neutral" UN monitoring of evacuation from the city as well as the safety of civilians who choose to stay behind. All parties are to provide the monitors with “safe, immediate, and unimpeded access.” The resolution also calls on all parties to respect and protect all medical and humanitarian personnel, “their means of transport and equipment, as well as hospitals and other medical facilities throughout the country.”
