Statement by the spokesperson of the High Representative Catherine Ashton on the situation in Qusayr, Syria

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Statement by the spokesperson of the High Representative Catherine Ashton

on the situation in Qusayr, Syria

The spokesperson of Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and

Security Policy and Vice President of the Commission, issued the following statement today:

“The High Representative is deeply concerned at the ongoing fighting in Qusayr which has already

caused hundreds of victims and has left many civilians in an extremely critical situation. The High

Representative is appalled at the level of violence in and around the city. There will be no impunity

for the perpetrators. The High Representative recalls the responsibility, in particular that of the

Syrian government, to protect civilians. She demands that all parties ensure urgent and safe access

to relevant organisations to ensure the evacuation of the wounded and civilians and to reach all

those in need.

The High Representative reiterates the urgent need for a political solution to the conflict and

reasserts that the EU will spare no effort in helping to create the appropriate conditions for a

successful convening of the peace conference on Syria.”

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