Syrian rights activists say security forces have opened fire in northwestern villages in an ongoing effort to crush dissent as the government rejected an Arab League demand for an end to the crackdown. The rights activists say government troops fired heavy machine guns Wednesday during raids on several villages in Idlib province near the Turkish […]
Activists: Syrian Troops Fire on Villages as Govt. Rejects League Statement
Posted September 14th, 2011 at 10:27 am (UTC-5)
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Arab League Calls for “Immediate Change” in Syria
Posted September 14th, 2011 at 6:06 am (UTC-5)
The Arab League has called for “immediate change” in Syria, urging President Bashar al-Assad to end the government’s violent crackdown on dissent and launch a comprehensive national dialogue. Arab foreign ministers meeting in Cairo Tuesday demanded that Syrian authorities implement measures agreed upon during a visit to Damascus last week by the league’s secretary-general. Qatar’s […]
Turkey’s PM Warns of Syrian Civil War as Crackdown Continues
Posted September 13th, 2011 at 9:40 pm (UTC-5)
Turkey’s prime minister has warned that Syria could descend into a sectarian civil war, as the unrest there continues. Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan told the Egyptian newspaper Al-Shorouk Tuesday he fears the crisis engulfing Turkey’s southern neighbor will end in conflict between the Alawites and the Sunnis. Syria’s ruling elite belong to the minority […]
Turkey’s PM Warns of Syrian Civil War as Crackdown Continues
Posted September 13th, 2011 at 7:25 pm (UTC-5)
Turkey’s prime minister has warned that Syria could descend into a sectarian civil war, as the unrest there continues. Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan told the Egyptian newspaper Al-Shorouk Tuesday that he fears the crisis engulfing Turkey’s southern neighbor will end in conflict between the Alawites and the Sunnis. Syria’s ruling elite belong to the […]
Syrian Activists Call for “Day of Rage” Against Russia
Posted September 13th, 2011 at 5:12 am (UTC-5)
Syrian opposition activists are calling for a “day of rage” Tuesday to protest what they see as Russian support for the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. On Monday, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev rejected calls from the United States and Western Europe for increased sanctions against Syria for its violent crackdown on protesters. Russian President […]
Russia Rejects Calls for Sanctions Against Syria
Posted September 12th, 2011 at 12:45 pm (UTC-5)
Russia has rejected calls from the United States and Western Europe for greater sanctions against Syria for its violent crackdown on protesters. Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said Monday there is no need for additional pressure on Syria. He said any United Nations resolution on Syria must be “tough” but “balanced.” Russia has veto power in […]
UN: At Least 2,600 Dead in Syrian Uprising
Posted September 12th, 2011 at 6:40 am (UTC-5)
The United Nations says at least 2,600 people have been killed in Syria during the anti-government uprising that has swept the country since mid-March. U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay provided the figures during an address to the Human Rights Council on Monday. The figure represents a significant increase since August, when the […]
UN: At Least 2,600 Dead in Syrian Uprising
Posted September 12th, 2011 at 6:15 am (UTC-5)
The United Nations says at least 2,600 people have been killed in Syria during the anti-government uprising that has swept the country since mid-March. U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay provided the figures during an address to the Human Rights Council on Monday. The figure represents a significant increase since August, when the […]
Syria, Arab League, Hold Talks on Reforms
Posted September 10th, 2011 at 11:00 am (UTC-5)
Syria says President Bashar al-Assad and Arab League chief Nabil Elaraby agreed on a number of “practical steps” to speed up the reform process in Damascus during talks on Saturday. The state-run SANA news agency also says Elaraby rejected “foreign interference” into Syria’s political unrest. The meeting took place about two weeks after the pan-Arab […]
Arab League Chief in Syria for Talks with Assad
Posted September 10th, 2011 at 6:51 am (UTC-5)
Arab League chief Nabil Elaraby is in Syria for talks with the country’s embattled President Bashar al-Assad, a day after activists said government forces killed several protesters. Originally, Elaraby was expected to visit Syria Wednesday, but the visit was delayed at Syria’s request. The leader of the 22-member pan-Arab body is expected to convey concerns […]
