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March 2011 - Syria Special Weapons News
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- Syria's President Announces Reform Measures VOA 31 Mar 2011 -- Syria President Bashar al-Assad has announced a series of reform measures in an apparent bid to appease anti-government protesters.
- Syria to Examine Lifting Emergency Law VOA 31 Mar 2011 -- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has established a committee to study the possibility of lifting the country's 50-year-old emergency law.
- New Syria Protests Called For April 1 RFE/RL 31 Mar 2011 -- Protesters have called for more rallies across Syria on April 1 to demand political reform.
- U.S. Says Assad's Speech Short On Reforms RFE/RL 31 Mar 2011 -- The United States has sharply criticized Syria's President Bashar al-Assad for failing to address any of the reforms demanded by antigovernment protesters.
- Syrian President Assad Vows to Defeat 'Plot' VOA 30 Mar 2011 -- President Bashar al-Assad told parliament that Syria will defeat those behind a "plot" against his country.
- Syrian Leader Blames Protests On 'Conspirators' RFE/RL 30 Mar 2011 -- President Bashar al-Assad of Syria has delivered an uncompromising rebuff to demonstrations against his rule.
- Syrian President Denounces Foreign 'Conspiracy' on Protests VOA 30 Mar 2011 -- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad blamed foreigners and social media for creating a "conspiracy" to bring down his regime.
- Assad blames Syria unrest on foreign plotters RIA Novosti 30 Mar 2011 -- President Bashar Assad blamed foreign and domestic "conspirators" for the unrest.
- U.S. Says Assad Must Make Progress On Reforms RFE/RL 30 Mar 2011 -- The United States has urged Syria to make more progress on political reforms.
- Syria's Assad, On The Ropes, Finds Friends In Strange Places RFE/RL 29 Mar 2011 -- However heady the air was elsewhere with revolution, surely Syria would be immune.
- Clinton Deplores Syrian Crackdown, Urges Reform VOA 29 Mar 2011 -- Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said the US deplores the violent crackdown on protesters in Syria.
- Syrian President Accepts Cabinet Resignation Amid Protests VOA 29 Mar 2011 -- Syria's state media say the government of PM Naji al-Otari has resigned and the country's president has accepted the resignations.
- Syrian State TV Says Cabinet Resigns RFE/RL 29 Mar 2011 -- The Syrian government has resigned after two weeks of antigovernment protests in which at least 60 people have died.
- Syrian government resigns RIA Novosti 29 Mar 2011 -- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad accepted the resignation of Mohammed Naji al-Otari's government on Tuesday.
- Syrians march in support of President Assad RIA Novosti 29 Mar 2011 -- Thousands of Syrians marched on Tuesday toward central Damascus in a show of support for President Bashar Assad.
- Witnesses: Syrian Troops Open Fire at Protest in South VOA 28 Mar 2011 -- Witnesses say Syrian security forces have opened fire at anti-government protests in the southern city of Daraa.
- Syrian Security Forces Fire On Demonstrators RFE/RL 28 Mar 2011 -- Witnesses in the southern Syrian city of Daraa say that security forces are firing tear gas and live bullets on demonstrators.
- Syrian Demonstrators Blame Government for Violence VOA 27 Mar 2011 -- Syrian protesters turned out Sunday demanding change in the face of violent reprisals from the government. But the government is blaming 'armed gangs' for the violence.
- Syria's violent repression of protests risks fuelling further anger - UN official UN News Centre 26 Mar 2011 -- The United Nations human rights chief on Saturday urged Syria to listen to the voices of its people who are rising up and demanding change in the country, warning that continued killing of protesters will only lead to more anger and violence.
- 2 Killed in Anti-Government Unrest in Syria VOA 26 Mar 2011 -- At least two people were killed in anti-government unrest in Syria on Saturday, as thousands of activists took to the streets after funerals for demonstrators killed Friday.
- Witnesses Say Syrian Troops Fire On Protesters As Regional Unrest Rages RFE/RL 25 Mar 2011 -- Witnesses and activists say Syrian troops opened fire on protesters today in and around the flashpoint city of Daraa, as thousands massed to demand reforms and mourn dozens killed in earlier demonstrations
- Syria: UN human rights office voices concerns about situation UN News Centre 25 Mar 2011 -- The United Nations human rights office today spoke out over the worsening situation in Syria, saying it will be closely monitoring the pledge of the country's Government to introduce political and economic reforms.
- Thousands Protest In Yemen, Syria RFE/RL 25 Mar 2011 -- Protesters are on the streets of Yemen and Syria today as the Arab world's wave of reform demands shows no sign of subsiding.
- Syria Announces Reforms as Protests Continue VOA 24 Mar 2011 -- The Syrian government has announced a series of reforms, including possibly ending the country's emergency law, in the wake of a series of deadly anti-government protests.
- Turkey suspects nukes on Iranian plane, finds other banned weapons headed to Syria - media RIA Novosti 22 Mar 2011 -- Turkish authorities suspecting nuclear arms on board an Iranian cargo plane bound for Syria found less lethal weapons and ammunition, however still fall under a UN resolution, Turkish daily Milliyet reported on Tuesday.
- Killing of Syrian protesters sparks concern from UN chief UN News Centre 18 Mar 2011 -- Secretary-General Ban voiced concern about reported killing of unarmed demonstrators in a Syrian town.
- At Least 3 Dead as Protests Erupt in Syria VOA 18 Mar 2011 -- Protests have erupted in several cities in Syria, leaving at least three people dead.
- Syrian Forces Kill Three Protesters In Southern City RFE/RL 18 Mar 2011 -- Reports say Syrian security forces have killed three protesters in the southern city of Deraa.
- Russia may lose $6 bln on Algeria, Syria arms contracts RIA Novosti 17 Mar 2011 -- Russia risks losing over $6 billion on arms contracts with Algeria and Syria if the situation in these countries destabilizes.
- Syrian Security Forces Reportedly Disperse Demonstration In Damascus RFE/RL 16 Mar 2011 -- Reports say Syrian security forces have dispersed a demonstration in front of the Interior Ministry in the capital, Damascus.
- Syrian Security Forces Break Up Damascus Protest VOA 16 Mar 2011 -- Witnesses in the Syrian capital, Damascus, say security forces have dispersed an opposition protest.
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