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| Title | Russia's Lavrov says Western stance on Syria 'immoral' |
| Publisher | Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty |
| Country | Russian Federation | Syrian Arab Republic |
| Publication Date | 13 December 2011 |
| Cite as | Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Russia's Lavrov says Western stance on Syria 'immoral', 13 December 2011, available at: http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/docid/4f1431a5c.html [accessed 31 May 2012] |
| Disclaimer | This is not a UNHCR publication. UNHCR is not responsible for, nor does it necessarily endorse, its content. Any views expressed are solely those of the author or publisher and do not necessarily reflect those of UNHCR, the United Nations or its Member States. |
Russia's Lavrov says Western stance on Syria 'immoral'
December 13, 2011
Russia's foreign minister has rebuffed calls on Moscow to back sanctions against Syria, saying that ultimatums won't help end the crisis.
Sergei Lavrov said the West was taking an "immoral" stance on Syria by raising the pressure on President Bashar Assad's government while turning a blind eye to violent action by militants.
Lavrov was speaking at a news conference following his talks with visiting Algerian Foreign Minister Mourad Medelci.
Lavrov also said that Moscow has advised Syria to accept Arab League observers as quickly as possible.
UN rights chief Navi Pillay said on December 12 that more than 5,000 people have died in the nine-month-long Syrian conflict.
Pillay urged the UN Security Council to refer Syria to the International Criminal Court for investigation of possible crimes against humanity.
Last month, Russia and China vetoed a Western-backed UN Security Council resolution condemning the bloodshed in Syria.
compiled from agency reports
Link to original story on RFE/RL website
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