EU welcomes the Syrian authorities’ formation of fact-finding committee into the coastal events

Brussels, SANA-The European Union welcomed the Syrian authorities’ formation of a fact-finding committee to investigate the recent events on the Syrian coast.

“We welcome the commitments announced by the Syrian authorities, particularly the formation of an investigation committee aimed at holding perpetrators accountable, in accordance with international law standards.” AFP quoted the EU’s diplomatic service as saying in a statement Wednesday.

The text issued by the 27-nation EU emphasized that “every effort must be made to prevent the recurrence of such crimes.”.

MHD Ibrahim