Britain’s deputy ambassador to the United Nations says Syria is carrying out a military offensive against its people that is “brutal and unwarranted,” but Syria rejected his remarks. Philip Parham told reporters Wednesday that 2,000 mostly unarmed civilians have been killed in Syria, and some 3,000 have “forcibly disappeared.” He accused the Syrian regime of […]
British Official: Syrian Offensive “Brutal, Unwarranted”
Posted August 10th, 2011 at 7:20 pm (UTC-5)
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12 Killed in Syria; International Community Denounces Violence
Posted August 10th, 2011 at 1:45 pm (UTC-5)
At least 12 people were killed in Syria on Wednesday as the government widened its crackdown, in spite of mounting international pressure. Rights groups say at least 11 people were killed on Wednesday after security forces moved into the central city of Homs. They also say at least one civilian was killed and three others […]
Syrian Government Launches New Raids Ahead of Security Council Meeting
Posted August 10th, 2011 at 12:05 pm (UTC-5)
Syrian security forces have launched new raids, as the U.N. Security Council prepares to discuss the country’s unrest. Rights groups say at least one civilian was killed and three wounded on Wednesday after tanks moved into several northwestern villages near the Turkish border. Meanwhile, witnesses say security forces have pushed further into Deir el-Zour, an […]
Syrian Government Launches New Raids Ahead of Security Council Meeting
Posted August 10th, 2011 at 10:45 am (UTC-5)
Syrian security forces have launched new raids, as the U.N. Security Council prepares to discuss the country’s unrest. Rights groups say at least one civilian was killed and three wounded on Wednesday after tanks moved into several northwestern villages near the Turkish border. Meanwhile, witnesses say security forces have pushed further into Deir el-Zour, an […]
Syrian Forces Move on Villages; UN Security Council to Meet
Posted August 10th, 2011 at 9:05 am (UTC-5)
Syrian security forces have launched new raids, as the U.N. Security Council prepares to discuss the country’s unrest. Rights groups say at least one civilian was killed and three wounded on Wednesday after tanks moved into several northwestern villages near the Turkish border. The Security Council meeting later Wednesday is set to focus on possible […]
UN Security Council Meeting on Syria
Posted August 10th, 2011 at 6:30 am (UTC-5)
The United Nations Security Council is meeting Wednesday to discuss the situation in Syria, a week after issuing a strong statement condemning the government crackdown on opposition protesters and calling for the violence to stop. Wednesday’s talks come after several Arab nations condemned the violence, possibly creating a new opening for council action. Saudi Arabia, […]
Syria’s Assad Vows to Continue Pursuing “Terrorist Groups”
Posted August 9th, 2011 at 5:25 pm (UTC-5)
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says his forces will not stop pursuing what he calls “armed terrorist groups,” as Turkey and other countries appealed for Syria to stop its violent crackdown on political dissidents. Syria’s state-run news agency said Mr. Assad made the vow in a meeting Tuesday with Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu in Damascus. […]
Death Toll Mounts in Syria as World Powers Appeal for Calm
Posted August 9th, 2011 at 2:25 pm (UTC-5)
Turkey and other foreign powers have made fresh appeals for Syria to stop its violent crackdown on political dissidents. The calls come as rights activists say renewed government attacks Tuesday killed at least 25 people. Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu says he discussed ways to end the bloodshed with President Bashar al-Assad during talks in […]
Death Toll Mounts in Syria as Regional Powers Urge Restraint
Posted August 9th, 2011 at 12:35 pm (UTC-5)
Turkey and other foreign powers have made fresh appeals for Syria to stop its violent crackdown on political dissidents. The calls come as rights activists say renewed government raids Tuesday killed at least 25 people. Turkey’s foreign minister met with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Tuesday to urge restraint. Syria’s state-run SANA news agency summed […]
Turkey’s FM Visits Syria Amid Protest Crackdown
Posted August 9th, 2011 at 9:40 am (UTC-5)
Turkey’s foreign minister has met with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in a bid to press Syria to end its violent crackdown on dissent. Turkish officials say Ahmet Davutoglu traveled to Syria on Tuesday to deliver a “decisive” message to the Syrian leadership. Turkey has said it was running out of patience with its neighbor. The […]
