White House urges UN action on Syria | The Australian
clipped from article: THE White House has condemned the Syrian regime's unrelenting violence against protesters, saying it was "past time" for the UN Security Council to take measures against Damascus.
White House spokesman Jay Carney said Syria had failed to comply with standards set by regional observers monitoring the situation.
"As sniper fire, torture, and murder in Syria continue, it is clear that the requirements of the Arab League protocol have not been met," Mr Carney said.
He said that the moment had arrived for the international community to take measures against President Bashar al-Assad and his government.
"We believe it's past time for the Security Council to act," Mr Carney said.
"We want to see the international community stand together united in support of the legitimate aspirations of the Syrian people," he said. [read more at link]
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