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Ammon News - AMMONNEWS - The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Prince Zeid bin Ra'ad Al Hussein, has demanded to limit the use of veto by permanent members of the UN Security Council following the human rights calamity unfolding in Aleppo in northern Syria, which, he said, demands bold new initiatives.

The High Commissioner spokesman, Rupert Colville said Prince Zeid firmly believes that the time has come for strong leadership and bold actions, and that the UN Security Council should, without any further delay, adopt criteria to restrain members from using the veto when there are serious concerns that war crimes, crimes against humanity or genocide may have been committed," "This crucial initiative will permit the UN Security Council to refer the situation in Syria to the International Criminal Court," he added, noting that this action is necessary after incendiary weapons were used in populated areas in eastern Aleppo and the so-called "hell-fire cannons" which was launched on areas controlled by the government in the western side of the city.