PARIS — France accused the Syrian regime of using heavy weapons against its own people Sunday and warned that its brutal crackdown on a political revolt threatens regional stability.
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‘France firmly condemns the increasingly brutal repression in Syria, including the use of heavy weapons, as in Jisr Al Shughur, from where many civilians are fleeing into Turkey,’ the foreign ministry said in a statement.
‘This unacceptable situation, which makes the toll of civilian victims in Syria still heavier, threatens regional stability. It should end,’ it said.
‘Syrian authorities should give the International Committee of the Red Cross and other humanitarian agencies immediate access,’ it added.
‘France is continuing its efforts with its partners in the international community to encourage the United Nations Security Council to live up to its responsibilities by reacting without delay to the Syrian crisis and its regional implications.’ |