The Liberal Party notes with horror a further round of sectarian violence, this time cantered in the southern Syrian province of Suwayda, and involving Syrian Government forces, Arab tribal forces and Druze groups.
The party condemn the targeted executions and massacres of unarmed Alawite Christian and Druze civilians, including women, the elderly, children and hospital patients in the most recent violence.
We welcome the statement from the Syrian Fatwa Council declaring that the killing and assaulting of civilians is forbidden regardless of sect.
The Syria Government must act to restore order, remove foreign fighters and commit to a multiethnic Syrian government inclusive of all ethnic and religious groups with guaranteed regional autonomy.