The continuing grave deterioration of the human rights and humanitarian situation in the Syrian Arab Republic : resolution / adopted by the Human Rights Council

Continued Grave Deterioration: The Council strongly condemns the continuing catastrophic deterioration of the human rights and humanitarian situation, and the deliberate targeting of civilians in violation of international law.
Use of Heavy Weaponry: The resolution deplores the Syrian regime's continued use of heavy weapons and aerial bombardments, including "barrel bombs," resulting in massive civilian casualties and the destruction of infrastructure.
Siege and Starvation: It condemns the use of starvation of civilians as a method of combat by besieging residential areas and preventing the access of food and medical supplies.
Detention and Enforced Disappearance: The Council deplores the continued arbitrary arrests, torture, and ill-treatment within regime detention centers and demands the disclosure of the fate of those forcibly disappeared.

Cessation of Indiscriminate Attacks: It demands that the Syrian authorities immediately end all attacks against civilians and comply with Security Council Resolution 2139, which calls for lifting the siege on populated areas.
Facilitating Aid: The Council stresses the need to grant humanitarian organizations and UN agencies full, safe, and unhindered access through the most direct routes, including cross-border operations.
International Cooperation: The Council regrets the continued non-cooperation of the Syrian authorities with the Independent International Commission of Inquiry and renews its call to grant it full access to all Syrian territories.

Ending Impunity: The resolution emphasizes the need to ensure accountability for crimes that may amount to war crimes or crimes against humanity and to preserve evidence for future criminal prosecutions.
Support for the Geneva Communiqué: The Council affirms that the only solution to the crisis is a political one based on the full implementation of the Geneva Communiqué of June 30, 2012, including the formation of a transitional governing body.
Support for Neighboring Countries: It acknowledges the immense burden on neighboring host countries and urges the international community to fulfill its financial pledges and expand the scope of assistance.

Adoption: The resolution was adopted by a recorded vote of 32 in favor, 4 against (China, Cuba, Russian Federation, and Venezuela), and 11 abstentions.