Briefing to EU Parliament's Human Rights Subcommittee

We were invited to EU Parliament's Human Rights Subcommittee to present on the human rights situation in Syria. We focused on the issue of indiscriminate aerial bombardments and presented to MEPs that their interests - in alleviating the humanitarian crisis, stemming the flow of refugees, and reducing radicalisation - were directly aligned with the issue of civilian protection. We conveyed our message to them that Syrians need a no-bombing zone. Overall, MEPs were supportive of the idea for civilian protection although some had concerns over how its implementation will work in practice. We will follow up with these MPs to convey further information on this point.