Civilians at Risk, as Assad Forces Bombard Al Waer Neighbourhood, in Homs

Media Statement

Syrian Coalition

Istanbul, Turkey

August 2, 2013

The Syrian Coalition calls on the United Nations and Friends of Syria to act immediately to protect the civilian population in Syria and put pressure on the Assad regime and its allies to prevent further deaths. The Coalition emphasises the need for the international community to provide the FSA with weapons to neutralize Assad’s air force who are targeting Syrian civilians.

On August 1st, Assad’s militias renewed their offensive on the city of Homs targeting civilians in Al Waer neighborhood. This neighborhood was one of the few in which civilians were still able to take refuge in the Homs region. Currently, it has the highest population in Homs, as most other areas lie in ruins. Assad forces launched a rocket into Al Waer yesterday, killing 22 people and wounding nearly 70.

The Syrian Coalition wishes to remind the international community of its responsibilities towards protecting vulnerable civilians in Syria.

We ask for Mercy for our martyrs, health for our wounded, and freedom for our detainees.

Long live Syria and its people, free and with honor.