Tag Archives: Syria

  1. The United Nations Security Council in session, September 24, 2009

    China, Russia Block Security Council Action Against Syria

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    A United Nations resolution that urged Syrian president Bashar al-Assad to resign met a double veto on Saturday.

  1. Presidents Dmitry Medvedev of Russia and Bashar al-Assad of Syria in Damascus, May 10, 2010

    Russia Warns Syria Resolution “Path to Civil War”

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    Nearly everyone has deserted Syrian president Bashar al-Assad but Russia. Why is the Kremlin standing by his side?

  1. Downtown Damascus, Syria, November 28, 2010 (Marc Veraart)

    Syrian Revolt Reaches Outskirts of Damascus

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    The Free Syrian Army is making gains on the ground but President Assad’s security forces are largely holding up.

  1. Turkey's foreign minister Ahmet Davutoğlu is interviewed on France24, January 21, 2012

    Turkey “Ready to Do Everything For Syrian People”

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    Turkey’s foreign minister said he supported the demands of the Syrian opposition but wouldn’t commit to an intervention.

  1. Prince Saud bin Faisal Al Saud, the foreign minister of Saudi Arabia, participates in a United Nations forum in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, May 28, 2010

    Saudi Arabia Withdraws Monitors From Syria

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    The kingdom tries to put more pressure on Bashar al-Assad as part of its regional struggle with Iran.