US condemns Syria violence after hundreds killed in sectarian clashes

They killed every man they encountered,

said observatory chief Rami Abdurrahman

We reaffirm our principled position in support of the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of the Syrian Arab Republic,

the statement said

We've had enough of long periods of wars and tragedies,

said retiree Mazen Abdelmajeed

Intensive efforts are underway to establish security and stability in Syria, ... At this critical juncture, the targeting of security forces could undermine the efforts to lead Syria into the future in unity and solidarity."

Turkish Foreign Ministry spokesperson Oncu Keceli said in a post on X

When we compromise our ethics, we reduce ourselves to the same level as our enemy,

he said

No one wants a civil war to happen,

he said