Thursday, August 04, 2011 – Deadly crackdown of protestors by Syrian government has been condemned by the UN Security Council.
Security Council issued its first clear condemnation, which includes longstanding allies of Syria such as Russia.
The statement was adopted over the fears of some members that any action could lead to Libya-style intervention.
Meanwhile, Syrian army continues attacks on Hama, a centre of opposition protest, with reports of much loss of life.
According to reports, dozens of people are believed to have been killed in the action against Hama.
Locals residents says, tanks have now shot their way into Assi (Orontes) Square, in the centre of the city of 800,000 people
According to reports by Human rights groups, at least 140 people have been killed in the Syrian unrest since Sunday, mainly in Hama, adding to a civilian death toll believed to be more than 1,600 since March.
In the meantime, protesters have vowed to rally every evening during the holy month of Ramadan, after nightly prayers.
Large demonstrations have been reported in several Syrian cities on late Wednesday.
Activists quoted by AFP news agency said, 50,000 people demonstrated in the eastern city of Deir al-Zour, 20,000 in Duma, north of Damascus, and 40,000 in Homs.
According to reports, at least four people were killed when troops fired on protesters in Damascus, near the southern city of Deraa, and in the central town of Palmyra.
In the meantime, UN Security Council on Wednesday issued a statement and said,” UN Security Council condemns the widespread violations of human rights and the use of force against civilians by the Syrian authorities”.
The statement further added, those responsible for the violence should be held accountable.
Meanwhile, European members of the 15-nation council had pushed for a strong resolution condemning the Syrian government and calling for a rights inquiry.
