The appalling crackdown that we witnessed in Hama and…
“The appalling crackdown that we witnessed in Hama and other Syrian cities on 30 and 31 July only erode the regime's legitimacy and increase resentment. In the absence of an end to the senseless violence and a genuine process of political reform, we will continue to pursue further EU sanctions.”
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Violence in Syria undermines regime legitimacy, prompting sanctions and calls for reform.
In simple terms: Violence erodes legitimacy, leading to sanctions.
Support political reform to end violence.
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- What alternatives exist to sanctions?
- How can reform be ensured?
May oversimplify complex conflict.