Syria: Assad must now face justice for his crimes
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Responding to reports that the Assad regime has fallen in Syria, Liberal Democrat Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Calum Miller, said:
“The fall of Assad is a momentous day for the millions of Syrians who have suffered under his brutal rule.
“This despot - who used chemical weapons against his own people - must now face justice for the crimes which he has committed.
“It is too early to say what happens next. All efforts should be directed to securing an orderly transition of power and protecting minority groups.
“The international community must do all that we can to ensure that this genuinely is a turning point, and it is the voice of Syrians who are now heard, culminating in free and fair elections in line with international law.”
ENDS