Syria protests: US and UN condemn armed crackdown

Gerald · 03-26-11, 05:19 AM

There has been international condemnation of the Syrian government following reports that troops fired on peaceful demonstrators on Friday.

The US said Syria was trying to "repress and intimidate demonstrators", while UN chief Ban Ki-moon urged Damascus to exercise restraint.

Witnesses said dozens of people had been killed during the protests - this cannot be independently confirmed.

The rallies came a day after Syria said it would consider political changes.

Protests were staged in towns and cities across Syria, including the capital Damascus.

'Brutal response'

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-12869552

Note: 26 March 2011 Last updated at 08:56 GMT

03-26-11, 09:22 AM

Where are the calls for intervention?
Oh yeah the Alawis have WMDs don't they

Gerald · 03-26-11, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Tribesman

Where are the calls for intervention?
Oh yeah the Alawis have WMDs don't they

From the Assad family?

Gerald · 03-27-11, 06:59 AM

Two people have been killed in the Syrian city of Latakia during anti-government protests, officials say.

Officials said the two were killed by snipers but activists said security forces opened fire on protesters.

In the last week, dozens of people have been killed in a number of Syrian cities in protests against the rule of President Bashar al-Assad.

The authorities have blamed the violence on armed gangs trying to destabilise the country.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-12873053

Note: Update Record, 27 March 2011 Last updated at 01:44 GMT

Gerald · 03-28-11, 07:17 AM

Syrian troops have deployed in force in the northern city of Latakia, where at least 12 people have died in a wave of unrest that has shaken the regime.

Officials blamed foreign forces for the violence, but residents said pro-government gangs started the clashes.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-12879097

Note: Update Record,28 March 2011 Last updated at 10:56 GMT

Armistead · 03-28-11, 10:30 AM

Let's see how Obama's rationale for Libya works in Syria..If a humanity crisis arises, I guess he'll go to war there. By the time we get rid of Dictators, we'll have terrorist running these nations. Let em have civil war, arm both sides and let em have at it.

03-26-11, 05:19 AM	#1
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Syria protests: US and UN condemn armed crackdown There has been international condemnation of the Syrian government following reports that troops fired on peaceful demonstrators on Friday. The US said Syria was trying to "repress and intimidate demonstrators", while UN chief Ban Ki-moon urged Damascus to exercise restraint. Witnesses said dozens of people had been killed during the protests - this cannot be independently confirmed. The rallies came a day after Syria said it would consider political changes. Protests were staged in towns and cities across Syria, including the capital Damascus. 'Brutal response' http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-12869552 Note: 26 March 2011 Last updated at 08:56 GMT __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

03-27-11, 06:59 AM	#4
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Syria unrest: Two people shot dead in Latakia protest Two people have been killed in the Syrian city of Latakia during anti-government protests, officials say. Officials said the two were killed by snipers but activists said security forces opened fire on protesters. In the last week, dozens of people have been killed in a number of Syrian cities in protests against the rule of President Bashar al-Assad. The authorities have blamed the violence on armed gangs trying to destabilise the country. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-12873053 Note: Update Record, 27 March 2011 Last updated at 01:44 GMT __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

03-28-11, 07:17 AM	#5
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Syria protests: Army on Latakia streets after 12 killed Syrian troops have deployed in force in the northern city of Latakia, where at least 12 people have died in a wave of unrest that has shaken the regime. Officials blamed foreign forces for the violence, but residents said pro-government gangs started the clashes. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-12879097 Note: Update Record,28 March 2011 Last updated at 10:56 GMT __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

03-26-11, 09:22 AM	#2
Tribesman Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Where are the calls for intervention? Oh yeah the Alawis have WMDs don't they

03-28-11, 10:30 AM	#6
Armistead Rear Admiral Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on the Dan Posts: 10,880 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	Let's see how Obama's rationale for Libya works in Syria..If a humanity crisis arises, I guess he'll go to war there. By the time we get rid of Dictators, we'll have terrorist running these nations. Let em have civil war, arm both sides and let em have at it.