Syrian opposition figures have wrapped up a two-day meeting in Turkey with a call for President Bashar al-Assad’s immediate resignation. The 300 delegates issued the call in a joint declaration as Syrian forces continued to pound the central town of Rastan. Activists say at least 15 people were killed Thursday in the government’s shelling. The […]
Syrian Opposition Calls for President’s Departure
Posted June 2nd, 2011 at 2:50 pm (UTC-5)
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Syrian Opposition Figures Call for President’s Immediate Departure
Posted June 2nd, 2011 at 1:25 pm (UTC-5)
Syrian opposition figures have wrapped up a two-day meeting in Turkey with a call for President Bashar al-Assad’s immediate resignation. The 300 delegates issued the call in a joint declaration on Thursday, as Syrian forces continued to pound the central town of Rastan. Activists say at least 15 people were killed Thursday in the government’s […]
Death Toll Mounts from Crackdown in Central Syria
Posted June 2nd, 2011 at 8:55 am (UTC-5)
Syrian activists say at least 15 people were killed on Thursday as Syrian security forces pound the central town of Rastan. Witnesses say a number of buildings in the town have been destroyed as the government continues its crackdown on pro-democracy protesters. On Wednesday, rights groups put the civilian death toll from the crackdown in […]
Syrian Shells Destroy Buildings in Protest Stronghold
Posted June 2nd, 2011 at 7:40 am (UTC-5)
Syrian forces are shelling the western town of Rastan Thursday, continuing a crackdown on pro-democracy movements in core parts of the country. Witnesses say a number of buildings in the ancient town were destroyed. On Wednesday, rights groups put the civilian death toll from the crackdown in that region of Syria at 41 or more, […]
Syrian Forces Kill 41 Civilians as Crackdown Continues
Posted June 1st, 2011 at 8:05 pm (UTC-5)
Rights groups say Syrian forces have killed at least 41 civilians, including two young girls, in recent efforts to crush pro-democracy protests in central and southern areas of the country. Government troops backed by tanks continued lethal attacks for a fourth straight day Wednesday on towns around the central city of Homs, including al-Rastan and […]
Syrian Government Opponents Discuss Regime Change
Posted June 1st, 2011 at 3:15 pm (UTC-5)
Syrian opposition leaders meeting in Turkey have rejected their government’s offer of a general amnesty and say they will continue to push for a regime change. More than 300 dissidents are attending a conference in the Turkish town of Antalya on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Syrian government freed hundreds of political prisoners on Wednesday, a day […]
Slain Syrian Teen Becomes Rallying Symbol for Protesters
Posted June 1st, 2011 at 1:40 pm (UTC-5)
A Syrian teenager who activists say was tortured and killed by security forces has become a rallying force for anti-government protesters during a continuing government crackdown that has killed hundreds. Witnesses say protesters in Syria have marched with pictures of 13-year-old Hamza al-Khatib. Videos posted on the Internet of his bloodied corpse have fueled international […]
Syrian Dissidents Reject Government’s Amnesty Offer
Posted June 1st, 2011 at 11:15 am (UTC-5)
Syrian opposition leaders meeting in Turkey have rejected their government’s offer of a general amnesty and say they will continue to push for a regime change. More than 300 dissidents are attending a conference in the Turkish town of Antalya on Wednesday, a day after President Bashar al-Assad offered the amnesty to government opponents, including […]
Report: Possible ‘Crimes Against Humanity’ in Syria
Posted June 1st, 2011 at 8:20 am (UTC-5)
Human Rights Watch says it has reports of recent killings and torture by Syrian troops that may qualify as crimes against humanity. The New York-based group released a report Wednesday based on more than 50 interviews with victims and witnesses of the violence. The report centers on the southern city of Daraa, where Syrian forces […]
Report: Possible “Crimes Against Humanity” in Syria
Posted June 1st, 2011 at 7:35 am (UTC-5)
Rights group Human Rights Watch says it has reports of recent killings and torture by Syrian troops that may qualify as crimes against humanity. The New York-based group released a report Wednesday based on interviews with more than 50 interviews with victims and witnesses of the violence. The report centers on the southern city of […]
