Assad Regime Massacre in Traymseh
Press Statement
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State
Washington, DC
July 13, 2012
I was deeply saddened and outraged to learn
of reports of yet another massacre committed by the Syrian regime that
has claimed the lives of over 200 men, women, and children in the
village of Traymseh. Credible reports indicate that this unconscionable
act was carried out by artillery, tanks, and helicopters – indisputable
evidence that the regime deliberately murdered innocent civilians. Syria
cannot be peaceful, stable, or democratic until Assad goes and a
political transition begins. We call for an immediate ceasefire in and
around Hama to allow the UN observer mission to enter Traymseh. Those
who committed these atrocities will be identified and held accountable.
As
long as the Assad regime continues to wage war against the Syrian
people, the international community must keep increasing the pressure on
the regime to halt the violence and allow for a political solution to
go forward. The Security Council should put its full weight behind the
Annan plan for an immediate ceasefire and a political transition and
make clear to the Syrian regime that there will be consequences for
non-compliance. History will judge this Council. Its members must ask
themselves whether continuing to allow the Assad regime to commit
unspeakable violence against its own people is the legacy they want to
leave.
