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"en.20120216.23.4-377-000"2
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"I voted for this resolution because the European Union cannot remain a calm observer of the continuing violence and brutal repression in Syria. The European commitment was demonstrated by restrictive measures that came into force on 18 January 2012, and additional sanctions adopted by the European Council of 23 January 2012. In particular, the additional restrictions on the transfer of funds and the provision of financial services are likely to affect the Syrian’s regime’s ability to purchase new equipment that could be used for repressive purposes. International pressure must be intensified to persuade the Syrian regime to stop violence and open the way to a peaceful democratic transition.
The EU has the responsibility to continue its involvement in obtaining a firm and coordinated position from the international community, including the United Nations. After 11 months of uprising, the humanitarian situation is extremely difficult in many areas of Syria. In these circumstances, the European Commission’s decision of January on providing humanitarian assistance is welcomed. It is, however, necessary to reinforce the capacities of the EU Mission in Damascus in humanitarian matters. I draw your attention, in this context, to the need to provide the necessary support to the European citizens residing on Syrian territory."@en1
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