Syrian rights activists say the country’s security forces are expanding their assault in the northwest region that for days has been under a military crackdown. The London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said Thursday that the Syrian military used dozens of tanks, armored cars, personnel carriers and army trucks to begin an assault on Khan […]
Syrian Tanks Lead Renewed Assault in Northwest Region
Posted June 16th, 2011 at 8:00 am (UTC-5)
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UN Says Syria Did Nothing to Stop Israeli Border Disputes
Posted June 16th, 2011 at 12:40 am (UTC-5)
U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon says Syria did nothing to block Palestinian protesters from entering the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights during two recent demonstrations in which at least 27 people were killed. Mr. Ban stopped short of accusing the Syrians of sanctioning the Palestinian protests — the May 15 demonstration marking the 1948 creation of Israel […]
Syrians Flee Northern Town, Fearing Military Assault
Posted June 15th, 2011 at 7:50 pm (UTC-5)
Hundreds of Syrians fled the northern city of Maarat al-Numan Wednesday ahead of a feared military assault, as Turkey’s prime minister pushed President Bashar al-Assad to end a crackdown against a widening anti-government uprising. Witnesses and activists in Maarat al-Numan say Syrian troops intermittently shelled areas near the city and raided nearby villages, making arrests. […]
UN Rights Commissioner Calls for Syria Probe
Posted June 15th, 2011 at 1:25 pm (UTC-5)
The United Nations’ top human rights official has called for a thorough investigation into allegations of widespread abuses in Syria during the government’s crackdown on dissent. High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay also renewed her call on Wednesday for Syria to grant access for a U.N. fact-finding mission. Her office has released a report […]
Syria Widens Crackdown, More Civilians Flee to Turkey
Posted June 15th, 2011 at 10:05 am (UTC-5)
Syrian military forces are poised to enter another northern town, while an increasing number of civilians are fleeing to Turkey to escape the military crackdown on anti-government protesters. Witnesses and activists said tanks have surrounded the town of Maarat al-Numan, escalating military operations against recent unrest in the region. Syrian troops remain in control of […]
As Its Crackdown Continues, Syria Calls for Refugees to Return
Posted June 15th, 2011 at 6:55 am (UTC-5)
Syria is calling for refugees who fled to Turkey to escape its violent crackdown on anti-government protesters in Jisr al-Shughour to return home. The Syrian government’s official news agency Sana said that “calm and security” had been restored in the town and surrounding area. It said “all necessary needs” would be provided for the returning […]
As Its Crackdown Continues, Syria Calls for Refugees to Return
Posted June 15th, 2011 at 6:25 am (UTC-5)
Syria is calling for refugees who fled to Turkey to escape its violent crackdown on anti-government protesters in Jisr al-Shughour to return home. The Syrian government’s official news agency Sana said that “calm and security” had been restored in the town and surrounding area. It said “all necessary needs” would be provided for the returning […]
Syria Widens Crackdown in North and East
Posted June 14th, 2011 at 9:50 pm (UTC-5)
Syrian security forces have expanded their deployment to strategic regions in the north and east of the country in an attempt to crush the popular uprising against authoritarian President Bashar al-Assad. Activists and residents said Tuesday that tanks and armored vehicles had deployed to the eastern cities of Deir al-Zour and al-Boukamal, a region near […]
Syria Widens Crackdown on Dissenters
Posted June 14th, 2011 at 2:50 pm (UTC-5)
Syrian forces are widening a crackdown on dissenters in a region near the Turkish border, while the number of Syrians crossing into Turkey to flee the unrest continues to swell. Activists Tuesday said Syrian troops are pushing into the town of Maaret al-Numan. Over the past few days, security forces have swept through Jisr al-Shughour […]
Syria Widens Crackdown on Dissenters
Posted June 14th, 2011 at 11:00 am (UTC-5)
Syrian forces are widening a crackdown on dissenters in a region near the Turkish border, while the number of Syrians crossing into Turkey to flee the unrest continues to swell. Activists Tuesday said Syrian troops are pushing into the town of Maaret al-Numan. Over the past few days, security forces have swept through Jisr al-Shughour […]
