This statement was made to the 29th regular session of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC). The international community’s inability to stop the war in Syria and the increased militarisation and proliferation of arms fostered a fertile ground for extremism. To deal with this devastating phenomenon, it is the causes, rather than the consequences, that must be tackled. We call the international comminute to take up their role to stop this deplorable war and to protect the civilians of Syria. This requires taking efforts beyond humanitarian assistance into solid and timely actions towards a political solution while posing an unwavering control of the export of arms to all warring parties in Syria.