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September 2011 - Syria Special Weapons News
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- UN Commission to Investigate Crimes in Syria VOA 30 Sep 2011 -- A U.N. commission is hoping Syrian authorities will grant permission to enter the country to investigate reports of human rights violations.
- Anti-Government Protests Swell in Syria VOA 30 Sep 2011 -- Thousands of protesters in Syria have renewed calls for President Bashar al-Assad's departure.
- 7 Syrian Troops Killed in Operation Targeting 'Terrorists' VOA 30 Sep 2011 -- Seven soldiers and police personnel were killed in an operation targeting what Syrian officials described as "terrorists" in Homs province.
- UN Human Rights Inquiry Demands Access To Syria RFE/RL 30 Sep 2011 -- A UN-backed rights commission is urging Syria to let it into the country to investigate reports of killings and torture amid protests against President Bashar al-Assad.
- UN Security Council fails to agree draft resolution on Syria RIA Novosti 30 Sep 2011 -- Members of the UN Security Council have not yet reached a compromise on the text of a draft resolution on Syria.
- US Condemns Attack on Envoy in Syria VOA 29 Sep 2011 -- The Obama administration has condemned an attack by Syrian government loyalists who hurled tomatoes and stones at U.S. Ambassador Robert Ford.
- Syria Accuses US of Inciting Unrest; US Envoy Attacked VOA 29 Sep 2011 -- Syria increased its criticism of the United States, accusing Washington of inciting violence against security forces.
- Syria Accuses U.S. Of Inciting Violence RFE/RL 29 Sep 2011 -- Syria has accused the United States of inciting violence against its security forces and said it will confront attempts to interfere in its domestic affairs.
- Pro-Assad Protesters Pelt US Ambassador with Eggs, Tomatoes VOA 29 Sep 2011 -- Opposition figure says supporters of President Bashar al-Assad have thrown tomatoes and eggs at the U.S. ambassador to Syria.
- Syrian demonstrators pelt U.S. ambassador with eggs RIA Novosti 29 Sep 2011 -- Supporters of President Bashar al-Assad pelted the U.S. ambassador to Syria with tomatoes and eggs.
- UN Security Council may agree on new Syria draft resolution this week RIA Novosti 29 Sep 2011 -- The UN Security Council may agree this week on the final draft resolution on Syria aimed at stopping the ongoing violence in the country.
- Briefing: Six months into the Syrian uprising IRIN 28 Sep 2011 -- Thousands of people in Syria have been killed, injured, displaced or detained in a series of protests against the Syrian government since mid-March.
- UN Security Council to Discuss Future Sanctions Against Syria VOA 28 Sep 2011 -- The UN Security Council is expected to meet to discuss a new draft resolution that threatens future sanctions.
- European States Drop Sanctions In New Draft UN Syria Resolution RFE/RL 28 Sep 2011 -- Calls for immediate sanctions dropped against Syria in a bid to get Russian and Chinese approval of new UNSC resolution.
- Russia against new draft resolution on Syria RIA Novosti 28 Sep 2011 -- Russia is against a new draft resolution on Syria put forward by Britain, France, Germany and Portugal and backed by the United States.
- Top UN officials renew call on Syria to end crackdown UN News Centre 27 Sep 2011 -- Top United Nations officials renewed their call on the Syrian Government to end its crackdown on pro-democracy protesters.
- Syrian Forces Raid 2 Towns as Crackdown Continues VOA 27 Sep 2011 -- Syrian forces have raided at least two townsin a continuing crackdown on dissent nationwide.
- Syrian Troops Storm Town RFE/RL 27 Sep 2011 -- Syrian forces backed by tanks and helicopters stormed a town on the main highway to Turkey.
- Syria may fall victim to ‘new cycle of colonial wars’ – UN debate hears UN News Centre 27 Sep 2011 -- Syria runs the risk of falling victim to the same “new cycle of colonial wars” that was imposed on Libya, Venezuela told the General Assembly’s annual general debate.
- At UN, Syria warns of ‘blatant conspiracies’ UN News Centre 26 Sep 2011 -- Syrian authorities will continue to undertake political, social and economic reforms, the country’s Foreign Minister told the UN.
- Civil war becoming a real danger in Syria IRIN 26 Sep 2011 -- Syrians should quickly resolve rising tensions between protesters and government forces to avoid their country descending into a civil war.
- Activists Say Syrian Forces Kill Four Defecting Soldiers RFE/RL 26 Sep 2011 -- Activists say that four Syrian soldiers were shot dead on September 26 as they tried to escape a military camp.
- Syrian Forces Kill 5 in Central Homs VOA 24 Sep 2011 -- Syrian security forces killed at least five people in the central Homs region, in the latest government crackdown on dissent.
- UN human rights office renews call on Syria to end brutal crackdown UN News Centre 23 Sep 2011 -- The UN human rights office once again urged Syrian authorities to end their brutal crackdown.
- Syrian Forces Kills 2, EU Heightens Sanctions VOA 23 Sep 2011 -- Syrian security forces shot dead at least two civilians Friday, as the EU slapped new sanctions on President Bashar al-Assad's government.
- EU Approves Fresh Sanctions Against Syria RFE/RL 23 Sep 2011 -- The European Union agreed a fresh round of sanctions on Syria.
- EU approves new round of sanctions against Syria RIA Novosti 23 Sep 2011 -- The Council of the European Union imposed a fresh round of sanctions against Syria.
- Syria Says Ambush Kills 5 Security Personnel VOA 22 Sep 2011 -- Syrian state media say "armed terrorist groups" have killed five security personnel and wounded 17 others in an attack in southern Syria.
- Western media biased on Syria conflict – Russian delegation head RIA Novosti 21 Sep 2011 -- Western media outlets are not reporting the true situation in Syria, the head of a delegation of Russian lawmakers said.
- SYRIA: New report indicates over 5,000 deaths since March IRIN 21 Sep 2011 -- Twice as many people have allegedly been killed in Syria since uprising began six months ago than the current UN estimate.
- Turkey Considers Sanctions Against Syria VOA 21 Sep 2011 -- Turkey says it has suspended talks with Syria and is considering imposing sanctions against the neighboring country for its crackdown.
- Obama, Erdogan Agree To 'Increase Pressure' On Syrian Regime RFE/RL 21 Sep 2011 -- The White House says U.S. President Barack Obama and Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan have agreed to "increase pressure" on Syria.
- Obama urges UN to impose sanctions against Syria RIA Novosti 21 Sep 2011 -- U.S. President Barack Obama urged the UN Security Council to impose sanctions against Syria over its crackdown on opposition protesters.
- Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Erdogan of Turkey before Bilateral Meeting The White House 20 Sep 2011
- Syrian Forces Kill 2 in Homs Raid VOA 20 Sep 2011 -- Syrian security forces have raided a neighborhood in the central Homs region, killing at least two people.
- U.S., Russia 'Still Disagree' On Response To Syria Bloodshed RFE/RL 20 Sep 2011 -- U.S. officials say the United States and Russia continue to disagree on how the international community should respond to Syria.
- Talks way forward for Syria - Lavrov RIA Novosti 20 Sep 2011 -- Moscow believes peaceful negotiations are the way forward in the Syria conflict, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov reiterated.
- France, US Push for Security Council Action on Syria VOA 20 Sep 2011 -- France and the United States are pushing for the U.N. Security Council to address Syria's deadly crackdown on anti-government protesters.
- Syrian Activists Say 5 Killed in Homs Province VOA 19 Sep 2011 -- Syrian rights activists say security forces have killed five people during raids on anti-government protesters in the central Homs province.
- Syrian Opposition Meets in Damascus, Calls on Assad to Stop Crackdown VOA 18 Sep 2011 -- Dozens of Syrian opposition members have convened in the capital, Damascus, to call on President Bashar al-Assad to end his deadly crackdown on peaceful protesters across the country.
- Activists: Syrian Forces Kill At Least 15 in Hama VOA 16 Sep 2011 -- Syrian security forces have shot and killed at least 15 people as they conducted raids and fired on protesters who flooded streets after Friday prayers.
- Syrian Opposition Announces Formation of National Council VOA 15 Sep 2011 -- Syrian opposition members announced Thursday the formation of a national council to present a unified front against President Bashar al-Assad.
- Syria Defies Arab League, Fires on Villages VOA 14 Sep 2011 -- Syrian rights activists say security forces have opened fire in northwestern villages Wednesday in an ongoing effort to crush dissent as the government rejected an Arab League demand for an end to the crackdown.
- UN Human Rights Council appoints experts to probe Syrian violence UN News Centre 12 Sep 2011 -- The United Nations Human Rights Council today appointed three experts to probe alleged abuses in Syria, where the number of people killed since the start of the Syrian Government's crackdown on protesters earlier this year has now reportedly reached at least 2,600.
- Medvedev: No Need for Additional Pressure on Syria VOA 12 Sep 2011 -- Russia has rejected calls from the United States and Western Europe for greater sanctions against Syria for its violent crackdown on protesters.
- Syria may buy more Russian air defense systems RIA Novosti 12 Sep 2011 -- Syria has shown interest in buying a whole range of advanced Russian air defense systems, a source in the Russian defense industry told RIA Novosti on Monday.
- Russia ready to support 'balanced' UN resolution on Syria - Medvedev RIA Novosti 12 Sep 2011 -- Russia would be willing to support a 'tough' but 'balanced' UN Security Council resolution on Syria, President Dmitry Medvedev said on Monday after talks with British Prime Minister David Cameron.
- UN: At Least 2,600 Dead in Syrian Uprising VOA 12 Sep 2011 -- The United Nations says at least 2,600 people have been killed in Syria during the anti-government uprising that has swept the country since mid-March.
- Arab League Chief in Syria for Talks with Assad VOA 10 Sep 2011 -- Arab League chief Nabil Elaraby is in Syria for talks with the country's embattled President Bashar al-Assad, a day after activists said government forces killed several protesters.
- Syrian Security Forces Fire on Opposition Protesters VOA 09 Sep 2011 -- Syrian security forces have opened fire on anti-government demonstrators as activists appealed for "international protection" on Friday.
- HRW: Syrian Forces Remove Wounded From Hospitals RFE/RL 09 Sep 2011 -- Human Rights Watch: Syrian security forces have "forcibly removed" 18 wounded people from a hospital in Homs.
- Syrian opposition urges Russia to step up efforts to settle conflict RIA Novosti 09 Sep 2011 -- Syrian opposition leader Ammar Qurabi urged Moscow to play a more active part in resolving civil strife in the Middle East nation.
- Russia's envoy to Africa to meet with Syrian opposition leaders in Moscow RIA Novosti 09 Sep 2011 -- Russian presidential envoy to Africa Mikhail Margelov will hold talks with a delegation of Syrian opposition leaders.
- Russia calls for balanced approach to Syria - Medvedev RIA Novosti 09 Sep 2011 -- Russia is ready to support various approaches to resolving the situation in Syria, but they should not be based on a unilateral condemnation of the Syrian authorities' response to the popular uprising.
- Syrian opposition says no money for media war with Assad RIA Novosti 09 Sep 2011 -- The Syrian opposition has no money to wage a media war with the authorities, opposition leader Ammar Qurabi said.
- UN Chief: Syria Ignores Repeated Calls to End Violence VOA 08 Sep 2011 -- UN Secretary-General Ban: violence against Syrians has continued despite his repeated calls for President al-Assad to halt actions.
- Iran President Urges Restraint Of Syria's Assad RFE/RL 08 Sep 2011 -- Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad has urged his Syrian counterpart, Bashar al-Assad, to back away from his crackdown.
- Syrian Forces Raid Northwestern Village VOA 08 Sep 2011 -- Syrian security forces have pushed into the northwestern village of Ibleen as the government continues its crackdown on dissent.
- UN: Syrian unrest must not be allowed to affect Lebanon UN News Centre 07 Sep 2011 -- Current unrest in neighbouring Syria must not be allowed to affect the stability of Lebanon.
- Syrian Security Forces Kill 11 in Homs VOA 07 Sep 2011 -- Activists say Syrian security forces have killed at least 11 more people during new raids against anti-government protest.
- Activists Say Syrian Forces Kill 7 in Homs Assault VOA 07 Sep 2011 -- Syrian rights activists say government security forces, backed by tanks, have killed at least seven people in an assault on city of Homs.
- Syrian Forces Renew Assault On Homs RFE/RL 07 Sep 2011 -- Activists and residents say several people have been killed or wounded in fresh attacks by Syrian troops in the central city of Homs.
- Arab League Chief Postpones Visit To Syria To Press For Halt To Violence RFE/RL 07 Sep 2011 -- The head of the Arab League has, at the last minute, postponed a planned trip to Syria.
- France Accuses Syrian Regime Of 'Crimes Against Humanity' RFE/RL 07 Sep 2011 -- The French foreign minister has accused Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime of committing crimes against humanity.
- Lavrov warns against support for Syrian opposition RIA Novosti 07 Sep 2011 -- Russian FM Lavrov: International support for the Syrian opposition could lead to "new bloodshed" in the country.
- ICRC Expects to Visit More Detainees in Syrian Jails VOA 06 Sep 2011 -- International Committee of the Red Cross: Syrian authorities have agreed to give Red Cross workers greater access to detainees.
- EU Considers Tighter Penalties on Syria VOA 06 Sep 2011 -- The European Union is moving to impose additional sanctions on Syria for the government's violent crackdown on dissent.
- Syria Grants Red Cross Access to Prison VOA 05 Sep 2011 -- The International Committee of the Red Cross says its delegates, for the first time, have been allowed to visit people detained by the Syrian authorities.
- Activists: Syrian Troops Kill 3 People VOA 05 Sep 2011 -- Syrian rights activists say government security forces have killed at least three people in attacks on towns and villages in central and northern Syria.
- Syrian Forces Raid Villages Near Turkish Border, As ICRC Chief Visits RFE/RL 05 Sep 2011 -- Activists and residents say Syrian security forces have raided towns and villages in central Syria and near the Turkish border.
- Syrian Forces Kill 12 as ICRC Head Visits Damascus VOA 04 Sep 2011 -- Syrian security forces have killed at least 12 civilians in raids on restive northwestern towns.
- Arab League Chief May Go To Syria This Week RFE/RL 04 Sep 2011 -- Arab League chief Nabil Elaraby says he may visit Syria this week to voice Arab worries about violence there.
- Iran Watching Syria With Increasing Concern RFE/RL 03 Sep 2011 -- Iran is keeping a wary eye on Syria, where antiregime protests have been going on for the past five months.
- US, Britain Call for Tougher Sanctions on Syria VOA 02 Sep 2011 -- The US and Britain are demanding new strict international sanctions to force Syrian President Bashar al-Assad from office.
- EU Steps Up Syria Sanctions RFE/RL 02 Sep 2011 -- The European Union has agreed to step up sanctions on Syria by banning imports of its oil amid the continuing crackdown on antigovernment protests there.
- At Least 13 Killed at Syria Protests VOA 02 Sep 2011 -- Activists say Syrian security forces killed at least 13 people in anti-government protests.
- Syria: Restraint in the Face of Repression VOA 01 Sep 2011 -- Many analysts were not surprised last week when discouraged protesters in Syria began carrying placards and banners advocating for foreign intervention.
- Official Resigns Over Syrian Crackdown VOA 01 Sep 2011 -- The attorney general in the central Syrian city of Hama says he has resigned because of the government's deadly crackdown on pro-democracy protesters.
- Senior Syrian Official Says He Has Defected RFE/RL 01 Sep 2011 -- The government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad may have suffered its first high-profile defection during the five-month uprising.
- 'Five Killed' as Violence In Syria Continues RFE/RL 01 Sep 2011 -- Activists say security forces have killed at least five more people in Syria.
- Syrian opposition provoked into dialogue boycott - Lavrov RIA Novosti 01 Sep 2011 -- A group of states is provoking the Syrian opposition into boycotting discussions on "quite realistic" reforms proposed by President Bashar Assad.
- Britain Warns of 'Real Prospect' of EU Ban on Syrian Oil VOA 01 Sep 2011 -- British Foreign Secretary William Hague says EU officials are preparing to discuss sanctions on Syria's oil sector.
- Crackdown Hurts Syria's Economy VOA 01 Sep 2011 -- The bloody crackdown ordered by President Bashar al-Assad against protesters throughout Syria is having an effect on the nation's economy.
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