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Arab League blames Syrian gov''t for Al-Treimseh massacre

CAIRO, July 13 (KUNA) -- Arab League secretary general Nabil Al-Araby Friday condemned the crime against the innocent civilians in the Syrian town of Al-Treimseh in the countryside of Hama.
In a statement, Al-Araby said the Syrian government was responsible for this crime which showed the use of heavy weapons like artillery, tanks and helicopters against citizens.
Al-Araby warned against what he considered a "clear" approach of ethnic cleansing just like the massacre that took place in the village of Al-Houla.
The UN Security Council (UNSC) and particularly the five permanent members have no options but to issue a resolution under Chapter VII to force the Syrian government stop the killing and violence against civilians, as well as implement Kofi Annan's six-point plan to start political transition, said Al-Araby.
There have to be measures to protect the Syrian civilians and prosecute those responsible for these ugly crimes, said the Arab League chief. (end) zab.bs KUNA 132041 Jul 12NNNN