Syrian security forces have killed at least 12 people in two days during an ongoing military operation near the Turkish border in the country’s northwest as anti-government protests broke out for the first time in the key strategic city of Aleppo. Rights activists said Thursday that Syrian troops backed by tanks and helicopters consolidated their […]
Syrian Forces Kill 12 in Border Area; Aleppo Sees First Protests
Posted June 30th, 2011 at 8:00 pm (UTC-5)
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Syrian Forces Kill 12 in Border Area; Aleppo Sees First Protests
Posted June 30th, 2011 at 6:35 pm (UTC-5)
Syrian security forces have killed at least 12 people in two days during an ongoing military operation near the Turkish border in the country’s northwest as anti-government protests broke out for the first time in the key strategic city of Aleppo. Rights activists said Thursday that Syrian troops backed by tanks and helicopters consolidated their […]
Security Forces Spread Through NW Syria
Posted June 30th, 2011 at 10:30 am (UTC-5)
Activists say Syrian security forces continue to spread through villages in the country’s northwest, a day after allegedly killing at least seven civilians during the ongoing crackdown on pro-democracy protests. Human rights activists said on Thursday that Syrian forces worked to consolidate their hold on several villages between the Turkish border and Syria’s second largest […]
Iran FM: West is Exploiting Syria
Posted June 30th, 2011 at 6:40 am (UTC-5)
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman says Western nations are exploiting Syria’s uprising to protect Israel. Ramin Mehmanparast says the U.S. and its allies are directing Syrians’ complaints against the government to “break the foundations of any opposition” to Israel. He also denied Iran’s role in helping to crackdown on Syrian protesters. The comments come as the […]
Iran FM: West is Exploiting Syria
Posted June 30th, 2011 at 6:10 am (UTC-5)
Iran’s foreign minister says Western nations are exploiting Syria’s uprising to protect Israel. Ramin Mehmanparast says the U.S. and its allies are directing Syrians’ complaints against the government to “break the foundations of any opposition” to Israel. He also denied Iran’s role in helping to crackdown on Syrian protesters. The comments come as the United […]
Activists: Syrian Troops Kill 7 in Northern Villages
Posted June 29th, 2011 at 8:35 pm (UTC-5)
Activists say Syrian security forces have attacked several villages in the country’s northwest, killing at least seven civilians as part of a months-long crackdown on pro-democracy protests. The rights groups say Syrian tanks shelled the village of Rameh in Idlib province Wednesday, prompting many residents to flee as soldiers conducted searches for dissidents. They say […]
US Sanctions Syrian, Iranian Security Officials for Syria Crackdown
Posted June 29th, 2011 at 5:45 pm (UTC-5)
The United States has imposed sanctions against Syrian police unit and key Iranian security officials in connection with Syria’s brutal crackdown on anti-government protesters. The U.S. Treasury Department announced Wednesday it has targeted the Syrian Political Security Directorate – one of the country’s four main security services – and the head of Syrian Air Force […]
Activists Say Syrian Troops Kill 4 in Northern Villages
Posted June 29th, 2011 at 11:55 am (UTC-5)
Syrian rights activists say government troops have attacked several villages in the country’s northwest, killing at least four civilians as part of a months-long crackdown on pro-democracy protests. The activists say Syrian tanks shelled the village of Rameh in Idlib province Wednesday, prompting many residents to flee as soldiers conducted searches for dissidents. They say […]
Government Tanks Shell Northern Syrian Province
Posted June 29th, 2011 at 5:15 am (UTC-5)
Syrian activists say government tanks have moved into the northern province of Idlib, the latest move in an on-going, violent crackdown against protesters calling for an end to the Syrian president’s 11-year rule. Activists say several tanks rolled into the village of Rama overnight, sending more people fleeing to Syria’s border with Turkey, where thousands […]
Britain Summons Syrian Envoy Due to Intimidation Reports
Posted June 28th, 2011 at 5:25 pm (UTC-5)
Britain has summoned Syria’s ambassador in London to voice concerns about media reports a Syrian diplomat has been intimidating Syrian activists in Britain. Britain’s Foreign Office said Tuesday that Ambassador Sami Khiyami was called to a meeting with a British official on Middle East affairs, Christian Turner. A statement said Turner noted the intimidation alleged […]
