EU urges 'orderly, peaceful and inclusive transition' in Syria

The European Union called Monday for a peaceful political transition in war-torn Syria after the ouster of Bashar al-Assad by Islamist-led rebels.

"Now more than ever, it is imperative that all stakeholders engage in an inclusive, Syrian-led and Syrian-owned dialogue on all key issues to ensure an orderly, peaceful and inclusive transition," the 27-nation bloc said in a statement.