Foreign Minister Tonio Borg has described the current situation in Syria as unacceptable.

"We owe it to the Syrian people not to close our eyes to the continuing repression. We support the efforts of the League of Arab States which is doing its utmost end this unacceptable state of affairs," he said in a statement.

The statement was issued as Syrian government forces used tanks and missiles to crack down on civilians protesting against the government in Homs and other cities.

"We condemn the ongoing bloodshed and stand by the Syrian people. The violence must stop immediately. President Assad should immediately end the killing of civilians and withdraw the Syrian army from besieged towns and cities. This will make room for a peaceful transition for the sake of his country," Dr Borg said.

He said that Malta will continue to support the people of Syria and the Arab League to find an end to the violence and allow a Syrian-led political transition.

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