UN sees possible crimes against humanity in Syria

[ellisonz]

By EDITH M. LEDERER and ELIZABETH A. KENNEDY | Associated Press – 27 mins ago

BEIRUT (AP) — U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon accused the Syrian regime of committing "almost certain" crimes against humanity Thursday as activists reported fresh violence and the arrest of several prominent dissidents, including a U.S.-born blogger.

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"Today, the U.N. General Assembly sent a clear message to the people of Syria: the world is with you," U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice said in a statement. Assad "has never been more isolated. A rapid transition to democracy in Syria has garnered the resounding support of the international community. Change must now come."

In Vienna, the U.N. chief demanded the Syrian regime stop using indiscriminate force against civilians caught up in fighting between government troops and Assad's opponents.

"We see neighborhoods shelled indiscriminately," Ban told reporters. "Hospitals used as torture centers. Children as young as ten years old jailed and abused. We see almost certain crimes against humanity."

More: http://news.yahoo.com/un-sees-possible-crimes-against-humanity-syria-111826339.html

[Politicalboi]

1. How come they didn't see it

In Iraq or Gitmo???????

[leveymg]

2. Crimes against humanity? Just wait until after the regime change.

What we're seeing now is a continuation of the periodic sectarian war between the Shi'ia minority regime and the Sunni majority, who are 75% of the population. The last such uprising ended in 1982 after the "long war of terror" by Saudi-backed Salaafists was put down. At the very least, if the Ba'ath Party is forced out of power, there will be the sort of massive bloodshed and ethnic cleansing that accompanied the breakup of Yugoslavia.

Mr. Moon's outrage is short-sighted, and he needs to take the longer view of this. The result of regime change and foreign intervention will be genocide against the Shi'ia in Syria.

[David__77]

3. S. Korean ex-minister Moon is judge and jury I see...

He has no authority behind such words. Too bad he's not up for reelection now - then he would be vetoed for sure.