Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird has condemned attacks on churches in Nigeria and a military crackdown in Syria.
Baird said the series of deadly attacks on Nigerian churches during the holidays was cowardly.
“It is unconscionable that they occurred on Christmas against individuals attending religious services. We stand with the people and the government of Nigeria at this difficult time and join those calling for all responsible to be brought to justice.”
After the Syrian military killed dozens more people in Homs just before the arrival of Arab League observers, Baird called for an immediate end to the violence and unfettered access for international observers.
“Reports that security forces have continued their oppressive and murderous ways in Homs, even with observers at the doorstep, are very disturbing,” he said.
“Assad and his backers are delaying the inevitable. He has lost all credibility and soon will lose power. He must step aside and let justice be done.”
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