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Rape & sexualized torture in #Syria at Nat'l Women's Council, Parnell Square, #Dublin at 7:00 pm. Thx to Irish-Syria Solidarity Campaign.
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"Here, wee regime, take $ that we should bd spending on schools" -- Kerry@NuffSilence: Kerry is having a press conference somewhere? #Syria”
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FSA in Daraa train on handling weapons while kids watch nonchalantly... https://t.co/W1L1kcBbQD #Syria
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2 children were killed as a result of the shelling by the regime forces targeting Kfranbel town in #Idlib. #Syria
14 hours ago Many civilians wounded as a result of the shelling by the regime forces targeting Talbeseh town in #Homs. #Syria
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Author Archives: M-BZ12
Syria: Who would take over after al-Assad?
By: Holly Yan For 12 bloody, horrific months, Syrian dissidents and many world leaders have dreamt of one outcome for the Syrian crisis: the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad. But who would take over the embattled country remains a mystery … Continue reading
Annan’s peace plan leaves room for Syrian interpretation
By: Patrick Martin The key to the success of Kofi Annan’s Six-Point Plan unveiled today lies in what is not said in the scheme: At no point does the plan call for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to step down or delegate power. … Continue reading
Arab Spring helps push 2011 asylum claims up 20 percent in the West
By: Stephanie Nebehay The Arab Spring helped push up the number of people seeking asylum in the West by 20 percent last year, with record numbers fleeing conflicts in Libya, Syria and Ivory Coast, the United Nations refugee agency said on Tuesday. … Continue reading
As diplomacy struggles on, Turkey warns huge refugee influx could trigger buffer zone in Syria
ISTANBUL, Turkey — Events are pushing Turkey ever closer to setting up a buffer zone in Syria to protect civilians. Turkish officials have long been hesitant about the idea, even while the U.N. reported that thousands of Syrians were being … Continue reading
Syria’s opposition faces ‘divided we fall’ moment
By: Nicholas Blanford Syria’s opposition meets today after being shaken by resignations and splits. A united front could sway skeptical Syrians who don’t particularly support Assad but fear the alternative could be worse. Syria’s bickering opposition factions are gathering in Turkey today … Continue reading
Could the Druze Minority Tip the Scales of Syria’s Revolution?
By: Mona Alami The Druze stronghold of Sweida, Syria, witnessed several pro-democracy protests last week. While the movement remains marginal, it is charged with symbolism: the Druze have long been considered the “spiritual cousins” of the Alawites, the religious group … Continue reading
Entrepreneurs exploit economics of Syria uprising
BEIRUT, Lebanon – While Syria’s economy as a whole has been crippled by violent unrest, there are some people for whom the uprising has created business opportunities. Take building contractor Ahmed, who asked to be identified only by his first … Continue reading
Syria, bombing on Khaldiyeh leaves at least 8 dead
The death toll after the heavy bombing which resumed today in Homs has risen to 8 persons killed. The report comes from sources in the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, the opposition organization in exile with headquarters in Great Britain. … Continue reading
China hasn’t considered attending “Friends of Syria” meeting
China has not considered attending the second “Friends of Syria” meeting scheduled to convene in Istanbul, Turkey, in April under the current situation, state-run Xinhua News Agency reported on Monday. “We think actions taken by the international community with regard … Continue reading
Arab leaders won’t tell Syrian president to quit
BAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraq’s top diplomat said Monday that Arab leaders meeting in Baghdad this week will not demand the resignation of Syrian President Bashar Assad, and that opposition forces to his regime need to agree on a single strategy … Continue reading
