On October 26, 2008, the United States of America violated the Syrian sovereignty and killed Syrian civilians.  A special unit from the American Special Forces based in Iraq, crossed into Syria from Iraq near the Syrian town of Alsukariayh and attacked and killed eight civilians and wounded others; four of the dead were members of one family. These actions are in stark violation of international law. The United States violated the right to life of the Syrian citizens and the sovereignty of a State member in the United Nations. The United Nations norms call on State members to solve their conflicts in peaceful ways and avoid violent actions.

 

The Damascus Center for Theoretical and Civil Rights Studies (DCTCRS) calls on all human rights organizations to condemn these actions by the United States.  DCTCRS asks for collective action by signing a petition to be presented to the United Nations Secretary, condemning the actions of the United States of America against Syria and its citizens.

 

 

Damascus Center for Theoretical and Civil Rights Studies.

October 30, 2008