 Reuters Activists said they were hopeful that the Arab League would eventually take Syriato the UN Security Council and force Assad to free prisoners and end the violence. The UN Security Council approved a no-fly zone in Libya on March 17 following a popular ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| The less Israel says about Syria, the better... Jerusalem Post On the other hand, if Israel were to back Assad because he has abided by the cease-fire agreement instituted under the aegis of the UN after the Six Day War 44 years ago, his political longevity might be rendered that much shorter. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Syria wants general overseeing Arab League mission out Oshkosh Northwestern The United Nations says more than 5000 people have been killed in the uprising since it began in March. The plan requires Assad's regime to remove security forces and heavy weapons from city streets, start talks with opposition leaders, free political ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Kim Jong Un leads procession Detroit Free Press The continued bloodshed -- and comments by an Arab League official praisingSyria's cooperation -- fueled opposition groups' concerns that the mission is a farce. The opposition says it suspects Assad is trying to buy time and forestall more ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Global Hotspots Present Political Challenges Fox News Also remember that Sudan is an ally of Iran and Iran is the chief sponsor of theAssad regime in Syria. So as Steve indicates, this is an Arab League delegation that which give cover that Assad could use, particularly headed by a guy like this.... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Syria Conflict Radiance Viewsweekly To quote Seema Mustafa, one of the visiting Indian journalists, “Chants of 'Allah,Syria, Assad' by enthusiastic crowds in Syria change to 'Allah, Syria, Hind' as soon as they realise that you are from India. India's popularity in Syria is at its peak ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Inside story of a town torn in two Montreal Gazette A member of President Bashar Assad's minority Alawite sect, he says that to his mind, the protests against Assad's rule threaten his very existence. "I'm defending my people," said the hefty, greying 45-year old. "We can't let them topple the regime, ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Posted by Clint Henderson | December 29, 2011 Fox News (blog) Syria released more than 700 prisoners today as the Arab League continues "inspections" of Syria's treatment of its people. It hasn't stopped the killing by the repressive Assad regime, and some are criticizing the Arab League for not being thorough ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Which tyrant will fall next? The Independent In Syria the Alawites came to believe that if President Bashar al-Assad lost so would they. The Shia and Sunni split has other serious implications. The struggle between these two Islamic traditions, so similar to the battle between Roman Catholics and ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Eye on the big picture Times of India The current theatre is Syria, where the Assad family, in power for 40 years now, faces its strongest challenge. Debates and discussions relating to the Arab spring, to events in Cairo, to European interventions affecting Tripoli and to the unrest in ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Iraq's political crisis and the shadow of sectarian politics Open Democracy Many observers viewed Iraq's stance on Syria in the contexts of both US-Iranian competition and regional sectarian dynamics, which are frequently conflated with geopolitical interests. Prima facie one may have assumed that the graphic images of Assad's ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| If You Care for the Palestinians, Boycott the Palestinian Authority Hudson New York Today, Western powers have been imposing tough sanctions on Syria's Assadregime for its brutality and corruption, and on other dictatorships, such as North Korea and Iran. The West has also been imposing sanctions on counties that support terrorism, ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| John Kampfner: Brazil's success heralds the new world order The Independent Brazil also took the Chinese and Russian line of reluctance to antagonise Bashar al-Assad in Syria. In her first year in office, Rousseff, a trade unionist tortured in the 1970s by the military junta, has continued the independent foreign policy of her... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Savir's Corner: 2012 - A look ahead Jerusalem Post In Syria, Bashar Assad will most probably be replaced by a Sunni regime, which will weaken Iran's clout in the region. The monarchic regimes are more stable, yet unrest can be foreseen to some degree in Jordan, possibly even in Saudi Arabia. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| turkey vows to support syrian people Radiance Viewsweekly Supporters of Syrian President Bashar Assad on Nov 12 tried to break into the Turkish Embassy and the consulates to denounce an Arab League decision to suspend Syria's membership over its crackdown on the eight-month uprising. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Syrian forces kill 25 as Arab League monitors visit Jerusalem Post The Arab League is hoping its deal with Assad can put an end to nine months of bloodshed in which well over 5000 people have been killed by a United Nationscount, provoking international sanctions against Damascus and raising fears of wider conflict. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Nigeria attacks highlight global problems faced by Christians Deutsche Welle Observers expect a similar development in Syria if the regime of President Bashar al-Assad were to fall. But the situation is by far the worst in West Africa where a deadly mix of religion and politics undergirds many of the conflicts. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| 2011 events in Iran, Iraq Kuwait News Agency On December 7, US forces deliver biggest naval base to Iraqis, the 30-sq/km-sized Ain Al-Assad base in the western province of Anbar. On December 14, The US army delivered the last of its bases in Iraq, with a ceremony to mark the event. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Syria urges Lebanon to combat arms smuggling Ahram Online Syrian- and Iranian-backed Shiite group Hezbollah dominates the government of Prime Minister Najib Mikati and is a staunch ally of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, who blames the violence in his country on "armed terrorist" groups. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Syria opposition wants removal of chief monitor Khaleej Times Syrian opposition groups have been critical of the mission, saying it will give Assadcover for his crackdown. Sudan and Syria have been close allies for most of Al Bashir's 22 years in power, with Damascus routinely coming to Al Bashir's defence in ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Israel and the Arab Spring: But the Season Doesn't Matter Huffington Post (blog) The first wave of rage and hatred was focused on Hosni Mubarak, Muammar Gadhafi and Bashar Assad. The second wave will be focused on Israel. This is not different from the threats Israel faced from a region-wide Arab nationalism in the aftermath of the ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Amid bloodshed, Hamas prepares to leave Syria Khaleej Times The Hamas members say the group remains appreciative of Syrian leader BasharAssad and there is no immediate intention to abandon their base in Damascus. But they confirmed that dozens of low and midlevel members have already left Syria as the security ... See all stories on this topic » |
| UN should take over Arab League observer role in Syria: opposition Syrian National Council (SNC) head Burhan Ghaliun told a Paris news conference... Observers head to Homs as Syrian city faces 'invasion' by Assad troops ... Arab monitors head to Syria, opposition skeptical – USA TODAY | Breaking News ... news.nationalpost.com/.../syria-restricting-arab-league-observe... |
| "Nothing frightening" seen in Syria protest hotbed: monitor - TODAY ... Today · News. Latest show; Most popular; Our faves. Loading. ... Demonstrators protest against Syria's President Bashar al-Assad after Friday prayers ... army committed war crimes and the United Nations says 300000 people may have died. ... today.msnbc.msn.com/.../arab-monitors-tour-homs-syrian-tan... |
| Mourning Syrians rally for Assad, U.N. condemns ... - The Daily Star News, Business, Opinion, Sports, Culture, Technology, Entertainment ... Assadand Syria's power elite belong to the Alawite branch of Shi'ite Islam while the ... www.dailystar.com.lb/.../157830-new-un-draft-resolution-on-s... |
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