CLEAN: Western powers to seek UN sanctions against Syria

The transcript discusses the UN's guaranteed access to conflict areas, critiques influential countries for using the Council for illegitimate strategies, and highlights the impact of US sanctions on escalating violence in Syria. It concludes with a briefing by UN officials on the situation in Syria.

What is the primary focus of the UN's commitment as discussed in the first section?

• To impose sanctions

• To negotiate peace treaties

• To verify reports of fighting

• To provide humanitarian aid

According to the second section, how are influential countries using the UN Council?

• To promote global peace

• To fulfill illegitimate strategies

• To enhance cultural exchange

• To support economic development

What action by the United States is highlighted in the second section?

• Providing military support

• Imposing sanctions

• Offering financial aid

• Conducting diplomatic talks

Who is mentioned as the head of political affairs at the UN in the third section?

• Secretary General

• Valerie Amos

• Under Secretary General Pascoe

• High Commissioner

What is the role of Valerie Amos as mentioned in the third section?

• Head of political affairs

• UN's humanitarian coordinator

• High Commissioner

• Security Council member