Qatar deplores violence against civilians in Syria

HE the Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Ambassador Sheikha Alya

Qatar reiterated its firm position condemning violence against civilians and flagrant violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights law in Syria, which were confronted with oppression and excessive violence, coinciding with the 10th anniversary of the launch of the peaceful protests of the Syrian people. This came in a statement made by HE the Permanent Representative of Qatar to the United Nations in New York Ambassador Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif al-Thani, before the UN General Assembly in its informal session, in which she briefed UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the General Assembly decisions 193/75 on the situation in Syria, about the resolution on the human rights situation in Syria. HE Sheikha Alya said that these violations have caused the worst humanitarian crisis witnessed, and led to the escalation of terrorism, and to dire consequences for peace and security in the region and the world, adding that it is especially unfortunate that among those who have most bore the brunt of the crisis are children, of whom millions have only known the scourge of wars. She added that in view of this catastrophic situation, Qatar has been committed to its humanitarian responsibility and has been at the forefront of countries that contributed to providing humanitarian aid to the Syrian people, which exceeded $2bn. She noted the legal and moral responsibility of Qatar towards ensuring justice and accountability for war crimes, crimes against humanity and addressing impunity, as one of the factors contributing to the sustainability of peace and preventing the recurrence of crimes.