09/04/2011 10:42
Obama calls on Syrian authorities to stop violence
U.S. President Barack Obama on Friday denounced Syrian authorities' violence against the country's nationals.
"I strongly condemn the abhorrent violence committed against peaceful protesters by the Syrian government today and over the past few weeks. I also condemn any use of violence by protesters," Obama said in a statement Friday.
"Violence and detention are not the answer to the grievances of the Syrian people. It is time for the Syrian government to stop repressing its citizens and to listen to the voices of the Syrian people calling for meaningful political and economic reforms," Obama said.
He also extended his condolences to the families of the victims of the violence, RIA Novosti said.