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Australia Pushing for UN resolution on MH17

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Australia Pushing for UN resolution on MH17

The country is outraged over the downing of the plane, which has left 28 Australians dead.

Australia Pushing for UN resolution on MH17
Credit: UN Security Council Chamber via Shutterstock.com

Australia is set to use its temporary seat on the United Nations Security Council to push for an international investigation into the shooting down of Malaysian Airlines flight MH17.

Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop had signalled that Australia will put a “tough” resolution to the Security Council when it sits this week, which will also demand immediate and complete access to the site.

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