Activists in Syria say army troops backed by tanks have attacked a central town and parts of an eastern city, killing at least 24 people. Activists in the region say troops entered Deir el-Zour in the east early Sunday, killing at least 20 people. Explosions were heard in several parts of the city. There are […]
Syrian Army Launches New Raids
Posted August 7th, 2011 at 5:50 am (UTC-5)
Syria’s army has attacked a central town and parts of an eastern city, killing at least four people. Activists in the region say troops backed by tanks entered Houleh in the Homs province Sunday, and Deir el-Zour in the east where explosions were heard in several parts of the city. The raids come a day […]
Syrian Army Launches Raid on Deir Ezzor
Posted August 7th, 2011 at 3:50 am (UTC-5)
Syria’s army launched assaults across the eastern city of Deir Ezzor on Sunday. Activists say explosions can be heard in several parts of the city. The pre-dawn raid comes a day after U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to immediately stop using military force against civilians taking part in a four-month-old anti-government […]
UN’s Ban to Assad: Stop Military Force Against Civilians Immediately
Posted August 6th, 2011 at 8:25 pm (UTC-5)
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has told Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to immediately stop using military force against civilians taking part in a four-month-old anti-government uprising. The U.N. press office says Mr. Ban conveyed the message in a rare telephone call with the Syrian president on Saturday. It says the U.N. Secretary-General also expressed “strong […]
Syrian FM Promises Fair Elections
Posted August 6th, 2011 at 3:00 pm (UTC-5)
Syria’s foreign minister has indicated that general elections will be held by the end of the year, as anti-government protesters continue to press for President Bashar al-Assad’s ouster. Walid Moallem also said “free and fair elections” would lead to a people’s assembly that represents the Syrian population. He commented on Saturday, two days after President […]
Syrian FM Promises General Elections Soon
Posted August 6th, 2011 at 11:30 am (UTC-5)
Syria’s foreign minister has indicated that general elections will be held by the end of the year, as anti-government protesters continue to press for President Bashar al-Assad’s ouster. Walid Moallem also said “free and fair elections” would lead to a people’s assembly that represents the Syrian population. He commented on Saturday, two days after President […]
Gulf Bloc Calls for End to Syrian Bloodshed
Posted August 6th, 2011 at 8:25 am (UTC-5)
Gulf Arab states have broken their silence on the bloodshed in Syria, as activists say at least 26 more people were killed Friday in the government’s crackdown on opposition protesters. The six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council issued a statement Saturday calling for an immediate end to the violence and for the implementation of reforms. The bloc […]
15 Killed As Protesters Rally in Syria
Posted August 5th, 2011 at 7:35 pm (UTC-5)
Tens of thousands of Syrians have rallied against the government, as security forces expand their crackdown on dissent. Witnesses and activists say at least 15 people were killed on Friday after forces used live ammunition on protesters. They say most of the deaths occurred around Damascus. Anti-government protesters also rallied in cities that include Homs, […]
15 Killed As Protesters Rally in Syria
Posted August 5th, 2011 at 4:25 pm (UTC-5)
Tens of thousands of Syrians have rallied against the government, as security forces expand their crackdown on dissent. Witnesses and activists say at least 15 people were killed on Friday after forces used live ammunition on protesters. They say most of the deaths occurred around Damascus. Anti-government protesters also rallied in cities that include Homs, […]
15 Killed As Protesters Rally in Syria
Posted August 5th, 2011 at 2:20 pm (UTC-5)
Tens of thousands of Syrians have rallied against the government, as security forces expand their crackdown on dissent. Witnesses and activists say at least 10 people were killed on Friday after forces used live ammunition on protesters. They say most of the deaths occurred around Damascus. Anti-government protesters also rallied in cities that include Homs, […]
