The Syrian opposition on Tuesday welcomed the European Union's decision to blacklist Hezbollah's military wing and said that leaders of the Lebanese Shiite movement should be put on trial for their role in the Syrian conflict.

"(The) National Coalition believes this is a step in the right direction and highlights the need for the European Union to take measures to stop (Hezbollah's) militia from intervening in Syria," the opposition group said.

Backed by Iran, Hezbollah's fighters are fighting in Syria alongside President Bashar al-Assad's forces.

The National Coalition called for "Hezbollah officials to be brought to justice for the terrorist crimes they committed on Syrian soil".

AFP

(China Daily 07/24/2013 page12)