Obama, Cameron present united front on Syria
- 12 years ago
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British Prime Minister David Cameron said on Wednesday (March 13) there should be a political solution to the violent upheaval in Syria, and a civil war or revolution is inevitable if President Bashar al-Assad continues his crackdown.
Cameron also warned Assad that international law has a long reach and memory regarding human rights violations as he discussed efforts to document atrocities throughout Syria.
Cameron's comments came at a joint news conference with U.S. President Barack Obama following a 2-hour meeting on a range of issues, including Syria, Afghanistan and Iran.
Obama echoed similar sentiments regarding Syria saying that Assad will leave power.
"It is not a question of if but when," the U.S. president said. Regarding Afghanistan, he said he did not expect any change in the pace of the U.S. withdrawal from the country.
British Prime Minister David Cameron said on Wednesday (March 13) there should be a political solution to the violent upheaval in Syria, and a civil war or revolution is inevitable if President Bashar al-Assad continues his crackdown.
Cameron also warned Assad that international law has a long reach and memory regarding human rights violations as he discussed efforts to document atrocities throughout Syria.
Cameron's comments came at a joint news conference with U.S. President Barack Obama following a 2-hour meeting on a range of issues, including Syria, Afghanistan and Iran.
Obama echoed similar sentiments regarding Syria saying that Assad will leave power.
"It is not a question of if but when," the U.S. president said. Regarding Afghanistan, he said he did not expect any change in the pace of the U.S. withdrawal from the country.