Malta condemns Tremseh massacre
In this citizen journalism image provided by Shaam News Network SNN, taken last Friday, Syrians chant slogans during a demonstration in Damascus, Syria. On Sunday Syria denied U.N. claims that government forces used heavy weapons during a military operation that left scores dead. Partial translation of Arabic on the banner reads, "a horrible regime, killing and destruction."
The government has strongly condemned the massacre which took place in the Syrian town of Tremseh, killing more than 200 men, women and children.
The government also urgently called for the UN Monitoring Mission in Syria to be allowed to investigate what happened and establish who is responsible for the attack. These atrocious acts must not occur with impunity.
Malta called on the international community to adopt measures through the United Nations Security Council to bring this 16 month conflict to an end, through the effective application of the peace plan for Syria of the UN Special Envoy and the Arab League.
Foreign Minister Tonio Borg said: “Our thoughts are with the Syrian people, and all those who have suffered as a result of this latest atrocity. More than 17,000 people have died already. The time has come for decisive diplomatic action to bring about a peaceful end to the violence. All members of the Security Council must shoulder their responsibility to bring this about.”
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Mario Tabone-Vassallo
Jul 17th 2012, 11:44
Il-Gvern li dahhalna fil-Partnership for Peace u kien qed jimmanuvra biex idahhalna fil Status Of Forces Agreement, minghajr konsultazzjoni mas-setgha kostituzzjonali ta' pajjizna, fl-interess kbir tal-USA, rega' l-istess, tkellem fl-interess kbir tal-USA. Meta r-ribelli stess naqqru l-isfel in-numru mill-iktar minn 200 civili ghal 68 u l-Gnus Maghquda qalet li jidher li l-mejtin kienu rgiel ribelli kontra l-Gvern Sirjan, il-halq tal-USA taparsi tal-Gvern Malti, ghadu jghid dak li mgharuf mhux sewwa. Bla dubju, ukoll mejjet wiehed, ukoll midrub wiehed, ukoll imjassar wiehed, ta' min imaqdru. Izda nfakkar lill-halq USA, taparsi tal-Gvern Malti, x'ghamel hu meta gie Malta l-Moldovian Ministru tal-Affarijiet Barranin ta' art li attakkat lis-Sirja ftit ilu: l-anqas halla zghazagh jipprotestaw fid-deher kontra l-hruxijiet kontra l-Palestinjani. Mur ara x'kien jaghmel kieku tefghu xi gebla, sparaw xi tir, splodew xi bomba, kif qed isehh fis-Sirja. Gvern skreditat, bla idejat [sic], lehen il-barrani, ma jafx izomm is-skiet meta jkun ghaqli u ma jitkellimx meta dmiru li jitkellem. Igeghluni nisthi
henry caruana
Jul 17th 2012, 11:27
Dr Borg is talking for himself and not MALTA population
Our thoughts are with the SYRIAN's supporting the GOVERNMENT who
under rebels guns pointed on them refuse to support rebellion funded incited and
armed by zionists usa / uk
D Vella
Jul 17th 2012, 15:34
YOUR thoughts may be with the brutal dictator responsible for repeated massacres Henry, although the reason for it defies all logic or reason . . . but you certainbly don't have any right to speak for the Maltese population!
M Cachia
Jul 17th 2012, 15:41
How dare you. When the UN and the international community have condemed these atrocities, when fellow muslim nations are manoeuvring to liberate Syria of Assads grip, when there is ample proof that children are being massacred daily, how dare you come up with this conspiracy garbage!
Let me guess you believe the uprising in Libya was also fake and the genocide in Europe in WWII
Robert Callus
Jul 17th 2012, 17:11
Dr Borg (and I don't support him or his party) was elected by the Maltese people in a democratic election to represent them for 5 years. It is his right and duty to speak for the country during this period.
On the other hand, Assad and the Syrian "Government" do not represent the Syrian people. Government's legitimacy is not based on the result of free and fair elections but on savagery and brutality.
D Vella
Jul 18th 2012, 18:01
Henry,
May I be so forward as to suggest that you share your thoughts with someone that actually hails from Syria . . . preferably one that is not currently incarcerated in his own country by the brutal Assad regime or perhaps even one that was forced to flee his homeland to avoid getting tortured and murdered . . . It may be a somewhat enlightening experience for you!
Peter Murray
Jul 17th 2012, 09:39
Condemning doesn't offer any tangible or tacit support to the people of Syria and why only now at such at a late stage of a great many people dying has MALTA only finally awoken("TIME HAS COME") and issued such "thoughts"?
Mr Zeppi Borg
Jul 17th 2012, 10:34
GWU and Civil Protection already sent help supplies to Syria 2 months ago.
Please choose the reason of your report below: