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The Massacres at Houla and al-Qubeir: The Work of Terrorists?
By Radwan Ziadeh on June 19, 2012 The Syrian foreign ministry is right: terrorist groups are behind the massacres that took the lives of women and children in Houla and al-Qubeir. But these terrorists were not members of Al Qaeda, nor did they belong to
Report: Russia to send marines to Syria
BEIRUT (AP) – Syrian forces shelled the central city of Homs on Monday during a fierce offensive to root out rebels as the country’s most important ally, Russia, appeared to show growing concern over President Bashar Assad’s future.
After 30 Years In Syria, Outspoken Priest Is Expelled
The Italian Jesuit priest Paolo Dall’Oglio, shown here at the Syrian Maronite monastery of Deir Mar Musa in 2007, lived in Syria for 30 years before he was expelled Saturday. Dall’Oglio has spoken out in support of protesters who oppose President Bashar Assad. Syria has expelled an Italian Jesuit priest for his outspoken criticism of […]
UN Official Says Syria May Be Guilty Of War Crimes
Women take part in a demonstration against Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad, May 31, 2012. ________________________ GENEVA – The United Nation’s top Human Rights Official, Navi Pillay, says the Syrian government of President Bashar al-Assad may be guilty of war crimes for the killing of innocent civilians.
Analysis: Hostility and skepticism mar U.N. Syria mission
(Reuters) – The future of a U.N. monitoring mission in Syria hangs in the balance after the observers halted work following
Syria brawls to cope with economic crunch
DAMASCUS – Sanctions on Syria are getting harder with world countries racing every now and then to introduce new package of sanctions to further squeeze the Syrian economy and accelerate the collapse of its economic system as an introduction for toppling the Syrian regime.
Russia coverage of Syria conflict echoes Damascus’ view
Syria’s ambassador to Moscow, Riad Haddad, said at a news conference that “armed groups aided by regional and international players want to make it look as if a civil war is underway in Syria.” (Alexander Zemlianichenko, Associated Press / June 14, 2012) By Sergei L. Loiko, Los Angeles Times June 14, 2012, 7:14 p.m. MOSCOW […]
Western Allies Seek New Path on Syria
BEIRUT—The head of the United Nations mission in Syria said a surge in attacks by both sides in the conflict was impeding the work of its monitors there, as the government’s use of attack helicopters spurred new talk of other options to stop the bloodshed.
Syria: Shabiha Militia Member Tells It Like It Is
An active member of Syria’s feared shabiha militia says he is in a “win or die” fight for his president (and a little bit of cash). LATTAKIA, Syria and BEIRUT, Lebanon | As Syria descends into civil war, Abu Jaafar said he is ready to kill women and children to defend his friends, family and […]
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