UN unanimously approves Syria observer force

UN unanimously approves Syria observer force

UNITED NATIONS - Agence France-Presse
UN unanimously approves Syria observer force

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The UN Security Council on Saturday unanimously voted for a resolution to approve international ceasefire monitors going to Syria.

UN Resolution 2042 approved the first 30 unarmed military monitors, who are expected to to leave within days. A new resolution with a full mandate will be required for the full monitoring mission of more than 200 observers.