UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United Nations' human rights chief slammed the Security Council on Monday for failing to "defend human rights and prevent further loss of life" as the war in Syria that has killed nearly half a million people enters its eighth year.
"The Syrian conflict has been characterized by its absolute disregard for even the most minimal standards of principle and law," said Zeid Ra’ad al-Hussein.
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