An open letter to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sweden

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Mr Carl Bildt

You are undoubtedly aware of grave humanitarian crisis induced by brutal acts of Syrian government. Massive human right violations, massacre of more than ten thousands innocent civilians, destruction of many cities and districts, made some European nations like France, Germany and England to expel Syrian diplomats. It was the least protest; they performed after numerous evident crimes of Syrian government. However, Ministry of Foreign Affair of Sweden continues to witness all inhuman brutality in silence without any reaction even expelling Syrian diplomats.

Hereby, we as an organization concerned with children's right, urge your government to take immediate steps towards addressing your humanistic tasks regarding all innocent people are getting killed in Syria and join the protesting countries. It is a moral obligation and humanistic task of Swedish government to react appropriately regarding tragedy of killing children as well as the children in need as the least action you can take.

We along with the international community expect your immediate action against Syrian government. The Syrian representatives should be expelled of all international communities. The Islamic Republic of Iran who gives enormous support to Bashar Assad’s government and directly involves in suppressing Syrian protests should be condemned by Swedish government. We expect you to support Syrian and Iranian people in their protest against these governments.

Children First Now
International Campaign for Children's Rights

29 May 2012