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March 29, 2014 Saturday
Statement from NDP Foreign Affairs Critic Paul Dewar on attacks in Kessab
Ottawa
Office of the MP Tom Mulcair, Canadian Government has issued the
following news release:
NDP Foreign Affairs critic Paul Dewar (Ottawa Centre) has issued the
following statement regarding the attacks in Kessab:
"New Democrats continue to be shocked by the terrible violence of the
conflict in Syria, which has killed over 120,000 people and displaced
millions of civilians. I am deeply saddened by the recent attacks by
extremist militants on the ancient and culturally significant Armenian
community of Kessab and the forced evacuation of its residents.
"Such attacks on civilians, and the targeting of ethnic or religious
minorities, are unacceptable and must be vigourously condemned by the
international community. The perpetrators should be brought to
justice.
"The NDP has written to the Minister of Foreign Affairs to request
that Canada set aside a portion of its humanitarian assistance for the
conflict in Syria to specifically ensure that minority groups,
including ethnic and religious minorities such as Armenian and
Christian populations, receive the help they need. Canada should show
leadership in targeting its assistance to help those most at risk from
the devastating physical, social, and economic impacts of the Syrian
conflict.
"The Government of Canada must also work in concert with its
international partners to maximize civilian protections in Syria and
the surrounding region. Canada should also play a leading role in
pursuing a lasting political solution that includes security, justice,
and peace for all people in Syria."
For further information please visit: http://www.ndp.ca
March 29, 2014 Saturday
Statement from NDP Foreign Affairs Critic Paul Dewar on attacks in Kessab
Ottawa
Office of the MP Tom Mulcair, Canadian Government has issued the
following news release:
NDP Foreign Affairs critic Paul Dewar (Ottawa Centre) has issued the
following statement regarding the attacks in Kessab:
"New Democrats continue to be shocked by the terrible violence of the
conflict in Syria, which has killed over 120,000 people and displaced
millions of civilians. I am deeply saddened by the recent attacks by
extremist militants on the ancient and culturally significant Armenian
community of Kessab and the forced evacuation of its residents.
"Such attacks on civilians, and the targeting of ethnic or religious
minorities, are unacceptable and must be vigourously condemned by the
international community. The perpetrators should be brought to
justice.
"The NDP has written to the Minister of Foreign Affairs to request
that Canada set aside a portion of its humanitarian assistance for the
conflict in Syria to specifically ensure that minority groups,
including ethnic and religious minorities such as Armenian and
Christian populations, receive the help they need. Canada should show
leadership in targeting its assistance to help those most at risk from
the devastating physical, social, and economic impacts of the Syrian
conflict.
"The Government of Canada must also work in concert with its
international partners to maximize civilian protections in Syria and
the surrounding region. Canada should also play a leading role in
pursuing a lasting political solution that includes security, justice,
and peace for all people in Syria."
For further information please visit: http://www.ndp.ca