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"Despite the latest announcement of improved political freedoms and restraint, violent repression of demonstrators has continued," it added.
"I strongly condemn the brutal repression, including the totally unacceptable use of violence and live ammunition, which must cease now."
Syria earlier freed 260 political detainees in the biggest overture yet to protesters demanding reform in the country, where President Bashar al-Assad is facing unprecedented domestic pressure.
The release, which has been confirmed by rights groups, came one day after at least 13 people were killed in protests demanding major reforms in a nation under single-party rule for close to 50 years.
Assad's government had announced a string of reforms on Thursday, including the release of all activists detained this month and the possibility of ending emergency rule, in place since 1963.
But protesters have vowed to keep hitting the streets until their demands for "freedom" are met.
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"I strongly condemn the brutal repression, including the totally unacceptable use of violence and live ammunition, which must cease now."
Syria earlier freed 260 political detainees in the biggest overture yet to protesters demanding reform in the country, where President Bashar al-Assad is facing unprecedented domestic pressure.
The release, which has been confirmed by rights groups, came one day after at least 13 people were killed in protests demanding major reforms in a nation under single-party rule for close to 50 years.
Assad's government had announced a string of reforms on Thursday, including the release of all activists detained this month and the possibility of ending emergency rule, in place since 1963.
But protesters have vowed to keep hitting the streets until their demands for "freedom" are met.
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