UK calls on Syria to respect human rights

LONDON, April 1 (Itar-Tass) -- British Foreign Secretary William Hague
called on Syrian government on Thursday to respect the right to peaceful
protest, for restraint, and for major and immediate political reforms.
"I continue to watch the evolving situation in Syria closely, and am
deeply concerned by continuing deaths and violence in Deraa and Latakia.
Ahead of possible protests on Friday, I call on the Syrian government to
uphold its responsibility to protect protesters and to respect the right
of peaceful protest and free speech. I call for restraint, particularly
from the Syrian security forces," Hague said.
"I believe it is important for the Syrian government to address the
legitimate demands of the Syrian people. I call for serious political
reforms to be brought forward and implemented without delay," he added.