The Gassing Game in Syria: Regime Change and Beyond | Global Research – Centre for Research on Globalization
It is only after the panel’s findings are made public that action should be taken under the provisions of the UN Charter. By firing a barrage of cruise missiles at a Syrian airbase on the 7th of April, the US has not only violated international law but has also committed aggression against a sovereign state.
I’m from Palmyra, and I can tell you after what I’ve seen that the Assad regime is no better than Isis
Our message to the West and to the international community is this: don’t act as though you are blind to Assad’s crimes. As you penalise Isis, you must penalise Assad’s regime in equal measure. He is the essence of the problem in Syria – and both him and Isis are the enemies of normal Syrian people.
Syria’s Truce Bodes Well for Salvaging our Cultural Heritage
One recalls that on 11/9/ 1993 in Bosnia, the elegant Mostar Bridge, which was completed in 1566 after nine years of construction and which was designated a World Heritage site in the 20th century, was destroyed in a frenzy of hate by a barrage of tank shells. The local population with help from UNESCO and the World Bank launched a project to rebuild the 429 year old bridge.
Source: Syria’s Truce Bodes Well for Salvaging our Cultural Heritage
Russians Ride Fast – Israel Shamir | Veterans News Now
Israel has been pleased with Arabs killing each other. Now, as the end of war is seen on the horizon, Israel spoke up. Amos Harel, a leading Israeli military observer with high-grade access, made it clear: “the war in Syria has largely served Israel’s interests. The ongoing fighting has worn down the Syrian army to a shadow of its former capabilities. And Hezbollah, Israel’s main adversary in the north, is losing dozens of fighters every month in battle. Israel has been quietly wishing success to both sides and would not have been against the bloodletting continuing for a few more years without a clear victor” Now, after successful Russian intervention, Israel states openly that “an Assad victory would be bad for Israel” and it calls upon the West “to send real military aid to the less extreme Sunni rebels”.
Source: Russians Ride Fast – Israel Shamir | Veterans News Now
Syrian Refugees in Canada
Islamic State: British schoolgirls in Syria face marrying ‘one husband a week’ | World | News | Daily Express
The informant claims young girls are forced to marry and sleep with older commanders in marriages that last just seven days, before being divorced and partnered with a new spouse.
The Plight of Syria’s Vulnerable Christian Minority
Syrian children forced to work on streets of Beirut face severe exploitation | World news | The Guardian
6% reported having been victims of sexual assault or rape in the workplace. While on average the children earned less than $12 a day, those who turned to prostitution were among the highest earners, at about $36 a day.
How Syrian rebel fighters fell for ‘honey trap’ hackers – CSMonitor.com
The hacker’s photo, invariably that of an attractive woman, would contain malware that once downloaded by the target would copy chat logs, tactical strategies, and contact details from the target’s device, according to FireEye’s research.
via How Syrian rebel fighters fell for ‘honey trap’ hackers – CSMonitor.com.