The top U.N. human rights official is accusing Syria of trying to “bludgeon its population into submission” with its crackdown on anti-government protesters. The U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navi Pillay, said Thursday that it is “utterly deplorable” for any government to deploy tanks, artillery and snipers against its people. She urged Syria to […]
UN Official Accuses Syria of Bludgeoning Its People
Posted June 9th, 2011 at 5:55 am (UTC-5)
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Syrians Fleeing Violence as They Seek Refuge in Turkey
Posted June 9th, 2011 at 5:00 am (UTC-5)
Another thousand Syrians have fled to safety in Turkey, which has vowed to keep its doors open for those seeking refuge from the violence in their homeland. The Turkish government said the Syrians crossed the border overnight into the early hours Thursday, boosting the number of refugees to 1,600. They are looking to escape Syrian […]
Europeans Seek UN Action on Syria as Thousands Flee
Posted June 8th, 2011 at 8:05 pm (UTC-5)
Key European members of the U.N. Security Council have presented a revised resolution condemning Syria for its violent crackdown on peaceful protesters hours after thousands of civilians fearing a military assault fled areas near the Turkish border. Britain, France, Germany and Portugal introduced the new text Wednesday at a closed Security Council meeting in New […]
Military Backlash Sends More Syrians Fleeing to Turkey
Posted June 8th, 2011 at 2:45 pm (UTC-5)
A rising number of Syrians in the north are fleeing into neighboring Turkey amid fears of possible military retaliation for the killing of Syrian security force members amid an anti-government backlash. News organizations say at least 130 more Syrians entered Turkey on Wednesday, raising the number who have crossed in recent days to at least […]
Syria Resolution Expected at UN as Refugees Flee to Turkey
Posted June 8th, 2011 at 9:50 am (UTC-5)
United Nations diplomats are working on a resolution that would condemn Syria for its deadly anti-government crackdown, as refugees from the violence cross Syria’s northern border into Turkey. British Prime Minister David Cameron says Britain and France will put forth a draft resolution on Wednesday that condemns “repression” in Syria. But its fate is unclear […]
Syrian Refugees Fleeing Threats Enter Turkey
Posted June 8th, 2011 at 6:30 am (UTC-5)
A group of 122 Syrian refugees has crossed into neighboring Turkey, as civilians flee a restive border town following a government vow to respond “decisively” to recent violence. Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday his country will not close its door to refugees fleeing the unrest, after the group entered Turkey near the […]
Syrian Refugees Fleeing Threats Enter Turkey
Posted June 8th, 2011 at 4:45 am (UTC-5)
A group of 122 Syrian refugees has crossed into neighboring Turkey, as civilians flee a restive border town following a government vow to respond “decisively” to recent violence. The group entered Turkey Wednesday near the town of Karbeyaz after Syria accused “armed gangs” of “massacring” 120 of its security men. Residents and activists disputed the […]
Hundreds Flee Syrian Town, Fearing Reprisals
Posted June 7th, 2011 at 9:55 pm (UTC-5)
Syrian civilians are fleeing a restive border town with troops and tanks approaching, fearing retribution after the government accused “armed gangs” of “massacring” scores of its security men. Local residents disputed the official account, saying the violence broke out following a wave of defections from security forces sent to attack the city. Witnesses in Jisr […]
France Calls UN Silence on Syria ‘Inconceivable’
Posted June 7th, 2011 at 4:20 pm (UTC-5)
France’s foreign minister says it is “inconceivable” that the United Nations Security Council has remained silent on the escalating situation in Syria. Alain Juppe told reporters at the U.N. Tuesday that France is working with Britain and other European allies to gather a large majority to support a resolution condemning Syria for its violence against […]
France Calls UN Silence on Syria ‘Inconceivable’
Posted June 7th, 2011 at 2:30 pm (UTC-5)
France’s foreign minister says it is “inconceivable” that the United Nations Security Council has remained silent on the escalating situation in Syria. Alain Juppe told reporters at the U.N. Tuesday that France is working with Britain and other European allies to gather a large majority to support a resolution condemning Syria for its violence against […]
