The Party of the European Left condemns the brutal repression by the Syrian regime of the popular movements fighting for freedom and democracy. We call on the Syrian government and other forces involved to an immediate stop of violence and bloodshed. A process of democratization and social justice that guarantees religious freedom, sovereignty, social and political changes that lead to an end of increasing poverty and marginalization of the society in Syria.

The escalation of violence is creating the conditions of generalized civil war which will create a human catastrophe and could perhaps spread to neighboring countries.

The EL will enhance its efforts to help democratic, progressive and left social and political forces in Syria in order to reach just and peaceful results to the ongoing social and political conflict.

At the same time in every international arena (European Parliament, national Parliaments in the EU, social movements, etc) we will take a stand in order to prevent militaristic strategies that are being contemplated by imperialist forces.

Party of European Left

Berlin, 14 January 2012