Fact-finding committee says Syria determined to “prevent unlawful revenge”

A fact-finding committee formed by Syria's new authorities to investigate a wave of deadly violence said on Tuesday the country was determined to "prevent unlawful revenge".

"The new Syria is determined to enshrine justice and the rule of law, protect the rights and freedoms of its citizens, prevent unlawful revenge and guarantee that there is no impunity," committee spokesperson Yasser al-Farhan said at a press conference in Damascus.