UN Security Council divided over Syria
Annan reported that the situation in Syria has worsened. He urged council members to speak in a united voice on the matter.United States and France want to impose sanctions on Syria, but they face opposition from Russia.
US Ambassador Susan Rice told reporters after the meeting that UN mediation efforts would not work unless the Security Council puts intense pressure on the government of President Bashar al-Assad.
Russia's Deputy UN Ambassador Alexander Pankin described sanctions on the Assad government as unilateral and discriminatory. He insisted instead on diplomatic efforts to end the violence.
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