Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
2006 Syria Special Weapons News
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December
November
- Iran: Rumors Persist That Syria Will Attend Iran-Iraq Summit RFE/RL 22 Nov 2006 -- Iraqi President Jalal Talabani will go to Tehran on November 25 for a three-to-four day state visit.
- Iraq, Syria Restore Relations VOA 21 Nov 2006 -- Iraq and Syria have fully restored relations severed more than 25 years ago.
- Iraq, Syria Establish Diplomatic Relations RFE/RL 21 Nov 2006 -- The foreign ministers of Iraq and Syria jointly confirmed at a press conference today in Baghdad that their two countries have restored diplomatic ties.
- Iraq Says No Trilateral Summit With Syria, Iran RFE/RL 21 Nov 2006 -- Iraqi President Jalal Talabani will visit Tehran on November 25-26 for a long-planned bilateral summit with Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad.
- Iraqi, Syrian Officials Discuss Border Security VOA 20 Nov 2006 -- Iraqi and Syrian officials meeting in Baghdad continued talks on security and cooperation for a second day.
- Iraq: Syrian Minister In Baghdad As U.S. Mulls Options On Iraq RFE/RL 19 Nov 2006 -- Three years ago, when the U.S.-led international coalition toppled Saddam Hussein, optimism in Washington was high.
- Syrian Foreign Minister Meets Iraqi Leaders RFE/RL 19 Nov 2006 -- Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Mu'allim continues a visit to Iraq today with meetings in Baghdad with Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki and President Jalal Talabani.
- Syrian Foreign Minister Visits Baghdad, Calls For Troop Withdrawal VOA 20 Nov 2006 -- Syria's foreign minister, on a diplomatic mission to Baghdad, has promised support for Iraq's government and called for a timetable for withdrawing foreign troops.
- Iran, Syria Continue To Show Destabilizing Behavior, Rice Says Washington File 15 Nov 2006 -- The Bush administration is willing to talk to Syria and Iran under the right circumstances, but both countries continue to demonstrate behavior that is destabilizing to the Middle East, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says.
October
September
August
- Syria does not accept int'l forces on its border with Lebanon IRNA 26 Aug 2006 -- Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad Siniora dismissed Israeli insistence that international forces be deployed on the Syrian border with Lebanon and said Lebanese troops already there posed no threat to Syria.
- US Blasts Syria on Lebanon Peacekeeping VOA 24 Aug 2006 -- The United States Thursday welcomed apparent progress in Europe toward fielding an upgraded U.N. peacekeeping force for Lebanon
- Syria Threatens to Close Border with Lebanon VOA 23 Aug 2006 -- Syria has threatened to close its border with Lebanon if the United Nations deploys peacekeepers in the area.
- Syria, Iran Must Stop Arming Hezbollah, U.S. Says Washington File 22 Aug 2006 -- Deeply concerned about the fragile peace in Lebanon, the United States has called on Syria and Iran to cut Hezbollah's weapons supply.
- U.S. Names Two Syrian Generals as Terror Supporters Washington File 15 Aug 2006 -- The U.S. Treasury Department August 15 froze the U.S.-based assets of two Syrian generals as a result of their support for terrorist organizations and their contributions to Syria's military occupation of Lebanon.
- Syria's Assad Says Hezbollah Victorious Against Israel VOA 15 Aug 2006 -- One day after a cease-fire between Hezbollah fighters and Israel, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says the United States plan for a new Middle East has failed because of the achievements of Hezbollah against Israel.
- US Blasts Iran, Syria, for Lebanon Comments VOA 15 Aug 2006 -- The Bush administration Tuesday sharply criticized Iran and Syria for claiming victory for Hezbollah in the Lebanon conflict
- US Calls Lebanon Peace Deal Strategic Setback for Iran, Syria VOA 14 Aug 2006 -- The United States says the U.N. Security Council resolution on Lebanon, if successfully implemented, will be a strategic setback for Iran and Syria
- War in Lebanon: Pros and Cons of Talking with Syria VOA 10 Aug 2006 -- With the war in Lebanon entering it fifth week, some Middle East specialists and former policymakers are calling for the U.S. administration to talk with Syria about reining in Hezbollah.
July
- Rice Warns Iran, Syria Over Lebanon Cease-Fire RFE/RL 27 Jul 2006 -- U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has warned Syria and Iran not to "torpedo" attempts to achieve a cease-fire in Lebanon.
- SYRIA: Palestinians stranded at border IRIN 24 Jul 2006 -- The UN is urgently appealing to Damascus to ease restrictions at the Syria-Lebanon border to allow Palestinians fleeing Lebanon to enter.
- Syria will react to any Israel military moves near its borders IRNA 23 Jul 2006 -- Damascus threatened to wage war against the Zionist regime if its military forces continue massive strikes on Lebanon and areas close to the Syrian borders.
- Syria Blocks U.N. Efforts To End Lebanon Crisis, U.S. Envoy Says Washington File 20 Jul 2006 -- Syria is becoming a serious stumbling block in international diplomatic efforts to end the fighting in Lebanon, U.S. officials say.
- Israel Sees Lebanon Conflict Linked Directly to Syria, Iran VOA 20 Jul 2006 -- For over a week now - day after day - Israeli missiles and artillery shells have struck deep into Lebanon, while Katyusha rockets rained down on cities and towns of northern Israel
- Bush Accuses Iran, Syria Over Hizballah Attacks RFE/RL 19 Jul 2006 -- U.S. President George W. Bush has accused Iran and Syria of "inspiring" Hizballah attacks on Israel, and says Syria appears to be using the current crisis to reestablish its hold over Lebanon.
- Analysis: Iran and Syria Exploit Crisis cfr.org 19 Jul 2006 -- As Lebanon suffers under continuing rounds of Israeli air strikes, attention is turning to Iran and Syria and the role they are playing in the recent Mideast conflict.
- SYRIA: More assistance given to besieged Lebanese IRIN 18 Jul 2006 -- The government has set up four welcoming centres on the Syrian-Lebanese border to receive people fleeing ongoing aerial bombardments by Israel
- Bush: Syria 'Trying to Get Back Into Lebanon' VOA 18 Jul 2006 -- President Bush says the survival of the Lebanese government is crucial, and says he is concerned Syria appears to be looking for an opportunity to exert its influence once again.
- SYRIA: Powerful show of support for Lebanese IRIN 17 Jul 2006 -- A blood drive was launched in Syria on Monday, with residents of the capital receiving text messages from private mobile-phone operators urging them to donate blood for Lebanese victims of ongoing Israeli air assaults.
- US Accuses Iran, Syria of Complicity in Mideast Violence VOA 16 Jul 2006 -- Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says Iran and Syria are fomenting conflict in the Middle East by supporting Hezbollah and other militant groups.
- SYRIA: Damascus eases border crossing IRIN 16 Jul 2006 -- The government has facilitated the entry into Syria of thousands of Arab and foreign tourists who, for the last four days, have been fleeing Israeli aggression in Lebanon.
- US Blames Iran, Syria for Hezbollah Attack on Israel VOA 12 Jul 2006 -- The United States Wednesday demanded the immediate release of two Israeli soldiers captured by Lebanese Hezbollah guerrillas, and said it holds Iran and Syria responsible for the new outburst of Middle East violence
June
- Analysis: Bashar Clamps Down cfr.org 24 Jun 2006 -- It's not a good time to be an outspoken writer, lawyer, or democracy advocate in Damascus
May
- Security Council Urges Syria To Set Up Better Ties with Lebanon Washington File 17 May 2006 -- The Security Council May 17 pressed Syria to work with Lebanon to delineate a clear boundary and establish diplomatic relations.
- MOU and Agreement Signed between DPRK and Syria KCNA 16 May 2006 -- A memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the fields of housing and other construction and an agreement on the promotion and protection of investment were signed between the governments of the DPRK and Syria in Pyongyang on May 14.
- Kim Yong Nam Meets Syrian Government Economic Delegation KCNA 16 May 2006 -- Kim Yong Nam, president of the Presidium of the DPRK Supreme People's Assembly, met and had a friendly talk with the Syrian government economic delegation led by Minister of Economy and Commerce Amer Hosni Lutfi at the Mansudae Assembly Hall on Monday
April
March
- Lebanon: UN reports progress in Syrian cooperation with Hariri murder probe UN News Centre 16 Mar 2006 -- In contrast to earlier problems with Syrian cooperation, the United Nations panel looking into last year's assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri today reported progress in this "critical area," with a common understanding reached regarding access to individuals, sites and information.
- Investigators of Hariri Murder Want More Information from Syria Washington File 16 Mar 2006 -- Despite pledges of cooperation, Syria has yet to provide any substantive information to U.N. investigators on the assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri, the head of the inquiry said.
February
January
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