Gulf Concern of Excessive Force in Syria
by Persian Gulf states expressed deep concern to the use of excessive force in Syria, and called for an immediate halt to the bloodshed in this country.
A statement by the Gulf Cooperation Council states that “following with deep concern and regret very deterioration” in Syria and “the increasing acts of violence and excessive use of force, which led to the fall of a large number of dead and wounded.”
The statement added that expresses the six Gulf states, “Expressing the GCC regret and sorrow for the continuation of bloodshed, affirms its commitment to the security and stability and the unity of Syria, and calls for immediate cessation of violence and any manifestations of armed, and put an end to the bloodshed and resort to wisdom, and make serious reforms and the necessary , to ensure people’s rights and safeguard the dignity and achieve their aspirations. “
And the statement is the first of its kind for the Council to events in Syria, and comes the day after the White House announcement that U.S. President Barack Obama discussed with his French counterpart Nicolas Sarkozy and German Chancellor Angela Merkel continued repression in Syria, pointing out that the three leaders agreed to consider “additional measures” against the system Bashar al-Assad.
In a sign of change of the Russian position, which was a reliable Syrian regime to be the first line of defense with him in the face of the West, urged President Dmitry Medvedev said on Friday his counterpart Assad in the implementation of urgent reforms and reconciliation with his opponents and the establishment of a modern state, otherwise it will face a “fate sad.”
Syria is experiencing the movement of mass protests since mid-March / last March led to the suppression of power has killed about 2,000 people, according to the outcome of a new human rights organization. Also arrested more than 12 thousand and thousands displaced in accordance with these organizations.
Source: Al Jazeera + agencies
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