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Syria: UNSC resolution 2059 – a wrap up of UNSMIS
UNSC resolution 2059, which was adopted unanimously, extended the UNSMIS mission in Syria for another 30 days. But reading the text it is also clear the mission will end by that time if no major changes will occur, changes that … Continue reading
Posted in China, France, Morocco, Russia, Syria, UK, UN Security Council, UNSCR, USA
Tagged UNSC 2059/2012, UNSC resolution 2059, UNSC Russia UNSMIS, UNSC Syria, UNSC UK Syria, UNSC UNSMIS Syria, UNSMIS, UNSMIS Robert Mood
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UN Security Council: the vetoed draft resolution on Syria with Russian objections crossed out and amendments added
Below is a copy of the draft resolution on Syria where I have added Russian objections and amendments. Objections are crossed out and proposed amendments are in bold. Below this text you will also find the resolution as it was … Continue reading
Posted in Arab League, China, European Union, Russia, UK, UN Security Council, UNSCR, USA
Tagged Russian amendments for Un Security Council resolution on Syria, Russian objections to Un Security council resolution on Syria, United Nations Security Council Resolution Syria vetoed, United Nations Security Council Syria, UNSC resolution on Syria, UNSCR resolution on Syria, UNSCR resolution on Syria vetoed by Russia, UNSCR resolution Syria blue, UNSCR resolution vetoed by China
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Syria: The kings speech part 3 – Turkey, looming new EU sanctions, the economy and UN
Today President Bashar al-Assad will make his third speech since the outbreak of the protest in Syria. This speech can be seen as the reaction to condemnation by Erdogan and the ‘transparent and frank’ discussions with Syrian envoy Hassan Turkmani. … Continue reading
Posted in European Union, Syria, Turkey, UNSCR
Tagged Bashar al-Assad ICC, Bashar speech, EU sanctions, EU sanctions against Cham Holding, EU sanctions against Syrian economy, EU sanctions on Syrian oil export, Syria reforms, Syrian economy contracting
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Syria: Erdogan takes his hand from Assad
After almost 3000 people fled from northern Syria to Turkey, PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan has taken his hand from Bashar al-Assad. In an interview with Anatolia news agency Erdogan issued this rebuke of the Assad regime – “Unfortunately, they [the … Continue reading
Posted in Syria, Turkey, Uncategorized, UNSCR
Tagged Erdogan attacks Syria, Erdogan Syria atrocity, Erdogan threatens Syria, SANA propaganda lies, Turkey support UN resolution against Syria, Turkey Syrian refugees
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Syria: hoodwinked – was the ‘resignation’ of Syrian ambassador Lamia Chakkour a set-up/provocation of France 24?
The supporting facts are as follows: France 24 routines: According to France 24 prior to the interview of Lamia Chakkour on the ‘Debate’ show France 24 contacted the Syrian Embassy’s press section. After France 24 had informed the Embassy of … Continue reading
Posted in France, Syria, UK, UNSCR
Tagged Alain Juppé, Bashar al-Assad, Delegitimization of France 24, France 24 duped by Syria, France 24 hoodwinked by Syria, France 24 manipulated by Syria, France 24 manipulated Lamia Chakkour, France 24 may have been tricked, France 24 provocation Lamia Chakkour, France 24 provocation Syria, France 24 tricked, France 24 tricked Syria, France resolution against Syria, Lamia Chakkour France 24, Lamia Chakkour resignation, Lamia Shakkour resignation, Reuters Lamia Chakkour, Syrian delegitimization of foreign media, UK resolution against Syria
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Syria: Syria’s ambassador to France Lamia Chakkour denies resignation to French channel BFM
In an interview standing in front of a portrait of President Bashar al-Assad Syria’s ambassador to France, Lamia Chakkour denied having spoken to France 24 and reiterated what had been said to Syrian State TV and Al Arabiya, that she … Continue reading
Posted in France, Syria, UNSCR
Tagged Alain Juppé, Bashar al-Assad, France 24 Lamia Chakkour, France 24 Lamia Shakkour, Lamia Chakkour changed her mind, Lamia Chakkour denies resignation to French channel, Lamia Chakkour interview BFM, Lamia Chakkour interview false, Syria, Syrien Provocation aimed at France 24, UNSCR
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Syria: Facing IAEA report on non-compliance and USA resolution of violation of the NPT the regime suddenly pledges full cooperation
What has been made abundantly clear after 10 weeks of protests is that the Syrian regime is susceptible to foreign pressure, as seen by the reaction to USA and, especially EU, sanctions. In the latest move, from a regime under … Continue reading
Syria: The tightening of the noose?
Currently there are no signs that the regime in Syria will manage to put a stop to the protests. With reports of more then 1000 demonstrators killed the stance of the protesters have hardened; a national dialogue that was announced … Continue reading
Posted in European Union, Russia, Syria, UNSCR, USA
Tagged Bashar al-Assad, IAEA report on Syria, Russian support for Syria waivers, Syria, The Special Tribunal for Lebanon, The Syrian Economy in free fall, UN sanctions against Syria, UNSCR resolution on Syria
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Syria: On sanctions – Russian spoiler, Syrian blunder, impotent USA and EU (?)
Today as protesters in Syria are getting ready to take to the streets in support for the besieged people of Dar’a United Nations security council failed. In a move that only can be seen as payback to USA, France and … Continue reading
Posted in European Union, Israel, Jordan, Political reform, Russia, Syria, UNSCR, USA
Tagged Bashar al-Assad, Daraa, EU, Pittsburgh, Russia, Sanctions, Syria, USA
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Syria: In Daraa the regime crossed the ‘red line’
In my post of April 23 I stated that I could not imagine any significant action taken by the international community against Syria if not certain ‘red line’ were crossed. These ‘red lines’ can be summed up as the use … Continue reading
Posted in Arab League, European Union, Israel, Political reform, Syria, UNSCR, USA
Tagged Bashar al-Assad, Daraa, Deraa, Douma, Israel, Political reform, Protests in Syria, Resolution 1973/2011, Sectarian conflict, United Nations
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