Joint Statement by High Representative/Vice President Federica Mogherini and Commissioner Christos Stylianides on the recent attacks in Syria 10/3/2017 5:15:24 PM Joint statement by HRVP Federica Mogherini and Commissioner Christos Stylianides Brussels, 3 October 2017  - In the past two weeks, in Syria there has been the highest number of casualties in 2017, as a result of the heavy air attacks hitting civilians and civilian infrastructure, in particular hospitals and medical facilities, in Northern Syria. Since September 19, increased aerial bombardments across Idlib, Aleppo and Hama have left hundreds of civilians dead and many more injured. Amongst them children, women and also aid workers who are risking their lives to save those of others. This is a clear violation of international laws and conventions. The EU recalls the strict obligation for all parties to the conflict to make the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure their primary r...