June 15, 2011 (Los Angeles)- Since March 2011, The Kurds of Syria like other Syrians have taken to the streets, demanding democratic reforms and fundamental human and civil rights. Instead the response of the government has been massive and merciless suppression of their legitimate demands and total disregard for human life. We, members of the Kurdish Ad Hoc Committee against Repression in Syria, alarmed by the gruesome news of the violence, express our deep concern and outrage over these bloody repressions. Human rights activists and like- minded people are encouraged to come to a peaceful demonstration in front of Syrian Consulate on Wednesday, June 22, 2011, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM to participate in a rally to send a clear and forceful message of condemnation to the Syrian authorities to put an end to these atrocities.
The world has witnessed a growing political crisis in Syria. The situation is growing worse day by day. Despite the total blockade of the international media, reports sent out, are alarming as the reign of terror continues. According to the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), “non-governmental organizations and others are now reporting that the number of men, women and children killed since the protests began in March has exceeded 1,100, with up to 10,000 or more detained.” Human Rights Watch