UN urged to act following deadly weekend in Syria

06 June 2011 At least 120 people have reportedly been shot dead in Syria, as the UN Security Council is set to vote on a draft resolution on the country. Amnesty International has condemned Syrian authorities’ brutal treatment of protesters following one of the bloodiest weekends in months of pro-reform demonstrations, with more than 120 people reportedly shot dead.The call came ahead of a key UN Security Council vote expected this week on the violent repression in Syria. "As the death toll in Syria reaches staggering new heights, it is imperative that the UN Security Council - which…

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