The Syrian government on Saturday condemned the European Union's criticism of its presidential election, branding it a "violation" of national sovereignty. The EU has described Tuesday's poll, which saw President Bashar al-Assad secure nearly 90 percent of the vote, as "illegitimate". The comments amounted to "a flagrant violation of international law, which stipulates respect of the sovereignty of states and **n-interference in their affairs," the foreign ministry said.
06-10-2014, 02:23 AM
Syria slams EU criticism of presidential election
The Syrian government on Saturday condemned the European Union's criticism of its presidential election, branding it a "violation" of national sovereignty. The EU has described Tuesday's poll, which saw President Bashar al-Assad secure nearly 90 percent of the vote, as "illegitimate". The comments amounted to "a flagrant violation of international law, which stipulates respect of the sovereignty of states and **n-interference in their affairs," the foreign ministry said.
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