Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton on the killings in Syria

Brussels, 13 July 2012

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Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton

on the killings in Syria

The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and VicePresident of the Commission issued the following statement today:

“I am deeply shocked by reports of the ruthless killing of at least 200 men, women and children in

the village of Tremseh in the Hama region. The regime's use of heavy weaponry, including artillery

and helicopters, which has been confirmed by U" observers, is a blatant violation of its obligations

under the Annan plan. I condemn this atrocity in the strongest possible terms.

U" observers must be granted immediate and unhindered access to verify available information on

the events in Tremseh. Those responsible need to be identified in order to hold them accountable for

their heinous acts. There can be no impunity for the perpetrators of these alleged human rights

violations."

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بيان من الممثلة العليا كاثرين أشتون يدين مجزرة التريمسة في ريف حماة التي قُتل فيها ما لا يقل عن 200 شخص.