United Nations Security Council Resolution 2209

The United Nations Security Council Resolution 2209 condemns any use of chemicals as a weapon in the Syrian Civil War and threatens to use force if chemical weapons are used again in the conflict.[2] The resolution was passed with 14 in favor with one abstention from Venezuela.[1]

UN Security Council
Resolution 2209
Date6 March 2015
Meeting no.7401
CodeS/RES/2209 (Document)
SubjectThe situation the Middle East
Voting summary
  • 14[1] voted for
  • None voted against
  • 1 abstained
  • None absent
ResultAdopted
Security Council composition
Permanent members
Non-permanent members
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References

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  1. ^ a b "Adopting Resolution 2209 (2015), Security Council Condemns Use of Chlorine Gas as Weapon in Syria". U.N. 6 March 2015.
  2. ^ "U.N. Security Council to vote on chlorine arms use in Syria". Reuters. 5 March 2015.
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