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Syria
In an emergency meeting in Cairo, the Arab League will consider suspending Syria from the organization. The British foreign office rebuked Syria’s ambassador over the intimidation of dissidents in Britain. A US citizen was arrested in Virginia for passing sensitive information on anti-Assad protesters in US to Damascus. Arms smuggling into Syria flourishes.
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Syria
The protest death toll has reached 3,000. Syrian forces fired on rallies supporting army defectors nationwide. A senior United Nations human rights official called for “protective” international action against Syria as she warned the country was heading towards civil war.
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Egypt
Report: Arab Spring upheaval cost $55bn
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Syria
Syria’s uprising exacts heavy toll across economy
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Ennahda
The Smiling Islamist: Popular Candidate Worries Secular Tunisians
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Syria
Tens of thousands rallied in central Damascus to show support for President Assad. The Syrian opposition gained regional backers. Syrian National Council received backing from a coalition of Egyptian activists. A group of Syrians opposed to President al-Assad created an alliance of technocrats to help fill a void of expertise within the opposition.
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Syria
The most senior officer to defect from Syria’s armed forces is plotting guerrilla attacks and assassinations from Turkey in an attempt to topple the regime. After a prominent leader was assassinated, Syrian Kurds begin to protest against President al Assad. Iraq’s Maliki urged Syria to end one-party rule. Organization of Islamic Cooperation warned Syria over using force against protests.
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Syria
The National Council agreed on a democratic framework for a future Syria and wants international observers. The foreign minister warned other nations not to bestow legitimacy on the opposition group. Syria’s top Sunni cleric warned against military intervention and threatened retaliation in the US and Europe if Syria came under attack. The EU welcomed the opposition council but stopped short of recognizing the body.
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Syria
In northern Syria, security forces attacked and killed Meshaal Tamo, a prominent opposition leader. At his funeral, 50,000 Syrians rallied against the regime of President Assad. Syrian security forces fired on the funeral procession, killing two.
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Syria
Russian President Putin urged President Assad to reform or leave office – the first time the allies have publicly diverged during Syria’s six-month uprising. The most senior officer to defect from Syria’s armed forces said there is no option but to topple Assad by force. Assad’s family has been “selling off the overseas property empire.”
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Syria
NATO bombing in Libya added to Syria vetoes
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Syria
Russia and China vetoed a UN resolution calling for a halt to the crackdown against opponents of President Assad. Turkey said it would impose sanctions on Syria despite the vote. Syria revoked a ban on imports of consumer goods. France warned Syria it would not tolerate harassment of protesters.
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Syria
Syria’s powerful allies thwart international attempts to halt violence
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Syria
A Syrian colonel who has joined the revolt against President Bashar al-Assad took refuge in Turkey. He had been a target of a Syrian military crackdown in the Rastan, but had escaped. Turkey plans to conduct a military exercise near the Syrian border.
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Syria
Syrian dissidents meeting in Turkey announced the creation of a united council aimed at toppling President Bashar al Assad. After five days of fighting, pro-Assad forces say they have restored order to the rebellious town of Rastan. The fighting pitted the Syrian military against army defectors who sided with anti-regime protesters.
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Syrian uprising: the ‘Free Syrian Army’ enters the picture
The uprising in Syria may be entering a new phase. Several recently published articles put it into perspective.
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Egypt
Arab Debate Pits Islamists Against Themselves
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Afghanistan
SPIEGEL Interview with Dick Cheney: ‘I Think There Will Be Further Terror Attacks’
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Iraq
Fearing Change, Syria’s Christians Back Assad
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Syria
In Syria, defectors form dissident army in sign uprising may be entering new phase
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Syria
Turkey seizes Syrian ship with weapons – PM Erdogan
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Syria
The EU banned investment in Syria’s oil sector. Syria banned imports except raw materials in a move to preserve foreign currency reserves. Turkey and the US have been exploring how to deal with a possible civil war among Syria’s Alawite, Druze, Christian, and Sunni sects. Syrian children have joined the protests.
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Syria
Iraq is calling for regime change in Syria. the European Union plans to impose new sanctions on Syria, including a ban on oil investments. Turkey is considering imposing sanctions and coordinating its efforts with the US.
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Iraq calls for Syria’s Assad to step down
Just one month ago Prime Minister Maliki was accused of being a stooge of the Iranians.
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Syria
US Is Quietly Getting Ready for Syria Without Assad
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Egypt
Tumult of Arab Spring Prompts Worries in Washington
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Syria
At least 200 Syrian opposition members have met outside the capital in a significant gathering of dissidents on Syrian soil. A group of Russian lawmakers arrived in Damascus Saturday in a bid to broker an end to violence. Russia is one of President Bashar al Assad’s few remaining supporters.
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Syria
Dozens of tanks and hundreds of soldiers stormed 10 villages near Syria’s northwest border with Turkey. Security personnel launched raids in the provinces of Homs, Idlib, Damascus, and Hama. The Arab League called for “immediate change” in Syria and an end to the violence. Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan said the “Syrian people and I don’t believe in Assad.”
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Syria
Syrian forces stepped up raids across the country after one of the bloodiest weeks in the six-month uprising, seizing dozens of people in the province of Deir al-Zor and in villages near Hama. The UN said the death toll in Syria has reached 2,600. Russia rejected a call for wider sanctions. Six foreign ministers of the Gulf Arab states called for immediate reforms and an end to the crackdown.
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Syria
In a first direct call for foreign intervention, Syrian activists appeal for international help. Syrian Revolution General Commission, an umbrella bloc of activists, said a rise in the number of protesters killed had won over many reluctant Syrians to the need for outside help. Hamas co-founder Mahmoud al Zahar announced Friday Hamas is looking to move its headquarters away from Damascus.
