Tag Archives: Free Syrian Army

The Choice: The ‘Somalia-ization’ of Syria or a Political Settlement

January 7, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Free Syrian Army fighters are seen at buildings damaged by what activists said were missiles fired by a Syrian Air Force fighter jet loyal to President Bashar al-Assad at Taftanaz near Idlib, Jan. 5, 2013. (photo by REUTERS/Ismail Al-Taftanazi/Shaam News … read more »

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Syria rebels ‘beheaded a Christian and fed him to the dogs’ as fears grow over Islamist atrocities

December 31, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Syrian rebels beheaded a Christian man and fed his body to dogs, according to a nun who says the West is ignoring atrocities committed by Islamic extremists. The nun said taxi driver Andrei Arbashe, 38, was kidnapped after his brother … read more »

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Libyan Scenario for Syria

November 26, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Igor IGNATCHENKO This September the British Times published an article saying the largest shipload of arms destined for Free Syrian Army came to Turkey from Libya. It stated there were 400 tons of weapons, including an unspecified number of shoulder-fired … read more »

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Syrian ceasefire still alive – Annan

April 10, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Kofi Annan has vowed to continue efforts to secure a ceasefire and launch political negotiations in Syria, despite continuing attacks on rebel-held areas and claims that government forces killed 1,000 people in the eight days before a truce was due … read more »

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Obama’s Alarming View on Who Wills the US Military

March 11, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta told a Senate committee on Wednesday that the US would “seek permission” from international organizations before committing the military to war. He also made it clear that the Obama administration does not feel it necessary … read more »

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Why Syria Will Not Be Another Libya

February 23, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The architects of the Libyan disaster in France, the UK, the United States and Qatar have decided that Syria is the next step in replacing dictators with Muslim Brotherhood allied “democratic” parties. But no matter how eager they are to … read more »

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