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May 16, 2013

U.N. General Assembly Condemns Syrian Gov't as Toll Passes 80,000 
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The United Nations says the death toll from Syria's two-year civil war
has reached 80,000 — an increase of around 20,000 since January.
The figure was released as the U.N. General Assembly overwhelmingly
approved a measure condemning the Syrian government for attacks on
civilians. U.S. Deputy Ambassador Rosemary Dicarlo backed the
resolution.

U.S. Deputy Ambassador Rosemary Dicarlo: "Adopting this resolution will
send a clear message that the political solution we all seek is the best
way to end the suffering of the people of Syria. We support this
resolution, have co-sponsored it and urged member states to vote in
favor of it."

 

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