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conflict. Although the purpose of the veto is to promote international reconciliation, it has
resulted in impunity for those who commit crimes against humanity in cases such as Syria.
Humanitarian Efforts
UN humanitarian agencies have stepped up and played an important role in addressing the
negative consequences of the conflict in Syria. Organizations such as the United Nations High
Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the World Food Program (WFP) have provided
assistance to millions of Syrian refugees in the country and neighboring countries. However, the
scale of the crisis is stretching resources to the limit, and many Syrians still lack adequate food,
healthcare and shelter.
Some believe the United Nations could do more to get humanitarian aid to nearby areas, as
governments and armed opposition often block aid from reaching the weak. Despite United
Nations efforts to provide support, lack of access to those in need remains a critical issue.
Peace and conflict negotiations
Over the years, the United Nations has held many peace talks to bring people together for
struggle through meeting. The most important of these is the Geneva Convention. Although
some progress was made in these negotiations, they were all marred by ongoing violence and a
lack of commitment from all parties involved.
In 2015, the United Nations took an interim decision and implemented UN Security Council
Resolution 2254, which is a political reform. However, there are many problems in resolving
laws, elections and conflicts that require new laws. The Syrian government's opposition to its
own interpretation of the decision and continued support from Russia and Iran have hindered
progress.
UN War Crimes Investigation
The United Nations has also made efforts to investigate and document war crimes during the
conflict in Syria. The task of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry into the
Syrian Arab Republic, established by the United Nations Human Rights Council, was to collect
evidence and identify those responsible for the atrocity.
Critics have cited the International Court of Justice (ICC), saying these efforts do not provide
sufficient accountability as divisions in the Security Council prevent the situation in Syria from
being addressed. This led to the discontent of war criminals and increased the credibility of the
United Nations.