SA condemns chemical weapons in Syria
2013-03-20 21:02
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Johannesburg - South Africa has condemned the reported
use of chemical weapons in the civil war in Syria earlier this week.
"The alleged use of chemical weapons in Syria is of
serious concern and would introduce an extremely dangerous element into the
conflict, which is wholly unacceptable by any standard," International
Relations Deputy Minister Ebrahim Ebrahim said in a statement on Wednesday.
He said the use of chemical weapons was of serious
concern, as innocent civilians would be targeted.
It was reported on Tuesday that a missile containing a
chemical substance was fired into a village in Allepo province, killing 31
people and injuring 100.
"Since the beginning of the Syrian crisis, South
Africa has condemned the abuse of human rights, in particular violations of the
rights of vulnerable groups, such as women and children," said Ebrahim.
"South Africa rejects any calls for forced regime
change and outside military interference, or any action not in line with the
Charter of the United Nations," he said.
- SAPA
