Press Conference, 11.30am, Tuesday 06 March, Buswells Hotel, Molesworth Street, Dublin An Irish response to the Syrian East Ghouta Humanitarian Crisis Joan Collins T.D, Senator Ivana Bacik, Ibrahim Halawa, Irish Anti-war Movement (IAWM), Irish Syria Solidarity Movement (ISSM) (Contributions will also be made by two displaced Syrians living in Ireland and representatives from humanitarian groups working on the ground in Syria) WE CONDEMN: WE CALL FOR: As individuals and organisations, we have varying views and perspectives and certain nuances regarding the Syrian conflict. However, we are united in our view that at the heart of this conflict is a popular - and initially peaceful - civilian revolt that began in 2011 against a ruthless dictator in the form of Bashar al Assad. We completely acknowledge that this crisis has been massively complicated by the cynical and self-serving interventions of the Assad regime itself as well as many regional and international actors. We hope to be able to offer suggestions for what can be done from an Irish perspective to end the appalling tragedy that is unfolding before us as reported in the media. Whatever about the long term prospects for peace and justice in Syria something must be done immediately about the urgent crisis in East Ghouta. We send a message of solidarity to the brave Syrian population who are suffering under an incredible military barrage. For info contact: END
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