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Proceeding contribution from Roger Gale (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Monday, 6 February 2012. It occurred during Ministerial statement on Syria.


Syria

Given the cynicism of Russia's veto of the draft resolution at the weekend, and the bloodshed since, will my right hon. Friend consider calling in the Russian ambassador and gently suggesting to him that Russia's failure to support human rights in Syria might be construed by some as incompatible with Russia's membership of the Council of Europe?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
540 c34 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Demonstrations Diplomatic service China Human rights Politics and government Violence UN resolutions Sanctions Russia Syria UN Security Council League of Arab States
Link
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