{{The UN Security Council has unanimously approved a resolution on access to humanitarian aid in Syria – the first time it has united on the issue.}}<\/p>\n
The resolution says both Syrian government and opposition forces must allow aid convoys to reach civilians across the country.<\/p>\n
The agreed text does not threaten sanctions – but warns of “further steps” if the sides do not comply.<\/p>\n
Russia and China, who vetoed previous similar resolutions, voted in favour.<\/p>\n
Russia, who has so far supported the government of President Bashar al-Assad, backed the document after insisting that an initial reference to sanctions be dropped.<\/p>\n
However, the resolution does denounce the use of barrel bombs, and demands cross-border access for aid convoys as well as an end to sieges across the country.<\/p>\n
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