Tell Russia to stop shielding Syrian government

The year-long conflict in Syria has gone from bad to worst. Last Friday, more than 108 people — including 50 children — were killed in Houla after a barrage of shells, mortars, rockets and raids. The global response to this horrifying violence was immediate condemnation — and at least 10 countries, including the United States, have since expelled Syrian ambassadors and senior Syrian diplomats.

Over the past 14 months nearly 10,000 Syrians have lost their lives. With each passing day, the crisis reaches new levels of horror. Meanwhile, the UN Security Council has yet to refer the situation in Syria to the International Criminal Court. The ruthless killing of civilians in Houla marks a new low in the Syria crisis. But a massive, renewed international spotlight on the country is our best hope to stop the bloodshed.

Russia has been a key ally to Syria and has blocked meaningful action in the UN Security Council. The shocking images that emerged from Syria this weekend are yet one more reason why Russia must stop shielding the Syrian authorities and act to stop the violence there.

Click here to tell the Russian Foreign Minister to stand up against the brutality and prevent further loss of Syrian lives.