ntamount to crimes against humanity. Through public statements and in his latest phone call with President Assad, the Secretary-General had reminded the Government of Syria that it was accountable under international human rights law for all acts of violence perpetrated by its security forces against the civilian popul

ties of 3 EFTA_R1_02058806 EFTA02698391 the Syrian Arab Republic along the Lebanese-Syrian border. These actions arc unacceptable. We call upon the Government of Syria immediately to cease all such actions, and to respect Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity in accordance with Security Council resolution