Washington recalls the massacres of Banyas and Al-Bayda
ARK News… The United States of America, on Tuesday, May 5, 2021, recalled the Banyas and Al-Bayda massacre, that marked the 8th anniversary, which killed over 150 civilians, stressing that justice and respect for human rights should be at the forefront of efforts made for a political solution in Syria.
The US embassy in Damascus said in a statement: We remember those who lost their lives and remain committed to standing with the survivors of the Assad regime's atrocities and continuing to promote accountability.
The US embassy added that justice and respect for human rights need to be at the forefront of efforts toward a political solution in Syria. As we push for accountability, the United States supports the tireless efforts of Syrian human rights defenders and Syrian civil society, as well as the United Nations Commission of Inquiry and IIIM
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