Syria urged to stop 'excessive force'

JEDDAH – The world’s largest Islamic body urged Syria yesterday to “immediately stop the use of excessive force” against its …

JEDDAH – The world’s largest Islamic body urged Syria yesterday to “immediately stop the use of excessive force” against its citizens to avert the threat of foreign intervention.

Foreign ministers attending a meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Co-operation called on Damascus to quickly enter into a dialogue with its opponents. – (Reuters)

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