UNITED NATIONS: UN leader Ban Ki-moon on Friday condemned Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's use of troops against protesters as "unacceptable" and demanded reforms.
Ban is "deeply concerned by the continuing violence in Syria," particularly a new operation on the northwestern town of Jisr al-Shughur, and its "heavy toll" on civilians, said his spokesman Martin Nesirky.
At least 25 people were killed by Syrian security forces in nationwide protests Friday as troops launched a crackdown on Jisr al-Shughur near the border with Turkey.
"The Syrian authorities have an obligation to protect their people and respect their rights," Ban said. "The use of military force against civilians is unacceptable."
The UN secretary general "remains convinced that the only way to heed the calls of the Syrian people for peaceful change is by engaging in a fully inclusive national dialogue and the launching of genuine reforms.
Ban is "deeply concerned by the continuing violence in Syria," particularly a new operation on the northwestern town of Jisr al-Shughur, and its "heavy toll" on civilians, said his spokesman Martin Nesirky.
At least 25 people were killed by Syrian security forces in nationwide protests Friday as troops launched a crackdown on Jisr al-Shughur near the border with Turkey.
"The Syrian authorities have an obligation to protect their people and respect their rights," Ban said. "The use of military force against civilians is unacceptable."
The UN secretary general "remains convinced that the only way to heed the calls of the Syrian people for peaceful change is by engaging in a fully inclusive national dialogue and the launching of genuine reforms.
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