Foreign Ministers of the European Union have accepted the explanation concerning the recent joint US, British and French airstrikes in Syria. The ministers discussed the Syrian situation at a meeting in Luxembourg yesterday.
They said they understand the joint airstrikes were conducted to prevent the Syrian government from using more chemical weapons and killing its own people. They noted the Syrian government, supported by Russia and Iran, has stepped up its military operations without regard for civilian casualties.
The ministers said the EU condemns “all attacks, both deliberate and indiscriminate, against civilian populations and civilian infrastructure”, such as hospitals and schools. They also expressed concern over a Turkish military campaign against Kurdish forces in Syria, saying it made the situation more complicated.
They called on all parties involved in the conflict in Syria to ensure humanitarian access throughout the country.
Source: AIR