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Main points of EU statement on Syria

14 November 2011, 15:41 CET
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(BRUSSELS) - Following are the main points in conclusions on Syria reached by the European Union's 27 foreign ministers on Monday:

REPRESSION

The EU again condemns in the strongest terms the ongoing brutal repression and widespread human rights violation.

ARAB LEAGUE DECISION ON SYRIAN FAILURE TO IMPLEMENT PEACE PLAN

The EU deplores that once again the Syrian government has not lived up to its own commitments, pursuing instead the repression against its own people.

The European Union welcomes the efforts of the Arab League to end violence and bring about the democratic transition that the Syrian people have bravely demanded in the last eight months. The European Union salutes and fully supports the decisions taken by the Arab League meeting on 12 November, which show the increasing isolation of the Syrian regime.

UN

The European Union will continue to press for strong UN action to increase international pressure and urges all members of the Security Council to assume their responsibilities in relation to the situation in Syria.

SANCTIONS

In light of the continued repression in Syria, the EU has decided today to place new restrictive measures against the regime.

The EU will continue to impose additional and more comprehensive measures against the regime as long as the repression of the civilian population continues.

SYRIAN OPPOSITION

The EU stands ready to engage with representative members of the opposition which adhere to non-violence and democratic values such as the Syrian National Council. The European Union shares the vision of those who strive peacefully for a life in freedom and dignity, committed to rule of law and human rights.

ATTACKS ON EMBASSIES

The EU strongly condemns attacks on diplomatic premises. The Syrian authorities are under an international obligation to ensure the protection of diplomatic missions and personnel in Syria in accordance with the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.


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