Western leaders have demanded the resignation of the president of Syria

Such a requirement is contained in a joint statement, leaders of France, Germany and the UK. As indicated in the treatment of the Syrian authorities must immediately put an end to all violence, to release prisoners and allow the UN to assess the situation. In addition, the heads of three European countries were in favor of the introduction of the EU for new sanctions against the Assad regime. According to Sarkozy, Merkel and Cameron, the president of Syria bears responsibility for the situation. He had lost all legitimacy and can no longer claim to control the state, they said.