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Syrians and others around the world yearning for freedom and dignity looked to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to issue a strongly worded resolution, one that would clearly condemn the Syrian regime's crimes; the atrocity and impunity with which it kills civilians, including women and children; and the genocide it commits in exterminating entire families. However, the world was shocked when the Russian and Chinese governments vetoed the draft Arab-European resolution.

The Syrian National Council (SNC), which participated in the UNSC deliberations all week, condemns the governments of Moscow and Beijing for obstructing the passage of the draft resolution. The SNC holds both governments accountable for the escalation of killings and genocide, and considers this irresponsible step a license for the Syrian regime to kill without being held accountable.

The SNC emphasizes that state interests should not be to have alliances with corrupt, bloodthirsty regimes, but rather to build partnerships based on mutual interests. Therefore, the SNC calls on both Russia and China to immediately reassess their positions and to not block the will of the Syrian people, who clearly desire the attainment of their rights and freedoms.

The Syrian people, who are confident in victory with God’s help, have not relied on any third parties for support. The people of Syria reaffirm their intent to continue their peaceful Revolution, topple the regime, and unite in support of the SNC and the Free Syrian Army until our country reaches the desired freedom and democracy.

The Syrian people, the Arab people, and empathizers around the world are invited to take all political, economic, and diplomatic measures with countries that have hampered the issuance of the UNSC resolution. These measures include direct economic boycott, terminating cooperative trade agreements, and reevaluating relationships that bring together these countries with our people and our friends.

The SNC will continue to move forward politically at all levels, including its support for the Revolution. The SNC will approach the United Nations General Assembly to adopt an international resolution that supports the rights of our people. The SNC will also work to establish an international communications group from nations that support the struggles of the Syrian people to further isolate the Syrian regime and build a free, democratic Syria.