Cameron suggests fresh UN inquiry into downed Malaysian flight
A fresh inquiry could be launched to tackle the mystery of the downed Malaysia Airlines MH17 flight over eastern Ukraine, as suggested by British PM, David Cameron.
This comes after Russia blocked the UN Security Council resolution which suggested the creation of a tribunal to account those responsible for the downing of the plane and punishing them for their involvement.
The prime minister made the suggestion while speaking in Vietnam on his trip to South East Asia. He described the Russians’ decision to block the tribunal as “infuriating” and “completely wrong”. “Let us not forget: British people died on this flight. Hundreds of people died on this flight,” he said.
“We cannot let one country stand in the way of getting to the truth or one country stand in the way of getting justice. If we cannot set up a tribunal through the United Nations route, we will have to look at other ways to make sure this is done.”
He added, “As in the case of the Lockerbie disaster, justice must be done.”
Russia backed its decision to veto the UN Security Council resolution, stating it was a politically motivated propaganda attempt to blame the event on the Kremlin-backed Ukrainian separatists in control of eastern Ukraine.
Reports suggest the UK expected the move by Russia and is adamant that the plane was shot down by a sophisticated missile. Some theories suggest the plane was mistaken for a military aircraft and was shot down.
Malaysian Transport Minister, Liow Tiong Lai said, “We are deeply disappointed”.
He added, “Families of the victims will have to wait even longer,” he told reporters later outside the council chambers. “The perpetrators, wherever they come from, must be held to account.”
Bert Koenders, the Dutch foreign minister said, “I find it incomprehensible that a member of the Security Council obstructs justice.
The Malaysian flight was en route to Kuala Lumpur from Amsterdam, carrying 298 passengers on board.
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