Role of the UN in Syria and Timor Leste

Question 1

Role of UN in Syria

Answer 1

•Fact finding missions, passed resolutions, chemical weapons, no fly zone •refugees •aid •peace talks

Question 2

Role of UN in East Timore

Answer 2

GA 12th dec deplored the invasion and called upon Indonesia to withdraw and respect Timor Leste’s sovereignty - Australia supported this resolution to begin with but ended up abstaining •never recognised Indonesian rule of East Timor