un resolution watered down, vote delayed

The proposed resolution to ban mining investment and exports for Eritrea has been watered down. The resolution now says mining companies should "exercise vigilence".

The US tried to force a vote through on the watered down resolution but was blocked by Russia. A vote will probably be held next week when the African countries have rolled off the security council.

http://whatsinblue.org/2011/11/possible-council-vote-on-eritrea-resolution.php#read-more

http://tesfanews.net/archives/5361

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-11-30/eritrea-faces-diluted-un-sanctions-resolution-in-december-vote.html