Russia says west should not hide evidences about the chemical attack in Syria

Written by Rahim Aria

The Russian minister of Foreign Affairs, Sergey Lavrov said on Monday that evidences about the use of chemical weapons by the Syrian government should not keep secret.

“What our American, British and French partners have shown us before – as well as now – does not convince us at all. There are no supporting facts, there is only repetitive talk in the vein of ‘we know for sure.’ And when we ask for further clarification, we receive the following response: ‘You are aware that this is classified information, therefore we cannot show it to you.’ So there are still no facts.”

Lavrov expressed these words at the time that yesterday the U.S. President Barak Obama said that he has taken decision to strike Syrian military targets in rebuke for the use of the chemical weapons in Damascus and suburbs on August 21^st.

“Now, after careful deliberation, I have decided that the United States should take military action against Syrian regime targets. This would not be an open-ended intervention. We would not put boots on the ground. Instead, our action would be designed to be limited in duration and scope.”

During a concise press conference in Washington, President Obama said that they cannot ignore the use of chemical weapons against Syria.

“But we are the United States of America, and we cannot and must not turn a blind eye to what happened in Damascus. Out of the ashes of the world war, we built an international order and enforced the rules that gave it meaning.”

Obama said that he is seeking the approval of the congress to carry out strikes against Syria.

“I will seek authorization for the use of force from the American peoples’ representatives in congress.”

The Syrian opposition disappointed over the decisions of Obama to delay the strikes against Syria and say delay in strikes will give President Assad a green light to continue using chemical weapons.

Even though western allies of USA have expressed support from the decision of the United States to strike Syria but only two main allies of USA, France and Turkey promised to take part in any military actions, however, some other allies like Germany and UK are insisting on political solution of crisis in Syria.

The English parliament a key ally of USA, refused the contribution of UK in any military strike against Syria on Thursday.

On the other hand, the two main allies of Syria, Iran and Russia are insisting on political solutions of crisis in Syria and both countries had warned about any possible military intervention in Syria.

The Russian president, Vladimir Putin said on Saturday that allegation of chemical weapons by the Syrian government in suburbs of Damascus is “nonsense utterance”.

Some Arab experts say Syria has been the pivot of resistance against the Israelis and a safe shelter for Palestinian refugees and fighters. They say ending the Assad government will deprive Palestinians from safe shelters and it will end the

Syrian army regain control of Baba Amro

Written by Rahim Aria

A suicide bomber detonated a car bomb in the southern city of Daraal-al-Baladon on Saturday, killing two people and wounding several others including military personnel, Syrian state news agency SANA reported.

On Friday, the government of Syria has announced that Syrian forces have regained the control of Baba Amro town in Homs city and drove back the FSA (Free Syrian Army) rebels from this town.

SANA quoted from a Syrian military source that Syrian troops are searching houses, tunnels and buildings to hunt the rebels and seize weapons.

A video footage has posted in a pro-government page in Facebook, shows evacuated bunkers and burned down buildings in Baba Amro town of Homs city.

Baba Amro was one of the major strongholds of the Syrian rebels and last week the Syrian army backing by choppers and tanks began a huge offensive in this town to drive back the rebels and control the town.

A member of the Free Syrian Army (FSA) has told AFP that rebels pulled out from Baba Amro town “tactically” to avoid civilian casualties.

The Syrian Revolution General Commission said in its Facebook page that a large number of people were killed and wounded in army’s offensive in Baba Amro.  

Photos:Syriaonline

China asked for peace talks in Syria

Written by Rahim Aria

The Chinese government has asked the government ofSyriaand the armed rebels of this country to stop violence and start a “peaceful dialogue” to end up the crisis inSyria,Syriastate media reported on Saturday.

During a meeting between the Chinese Vice President Zhai Jun and the President of Syria, Bashar-Al-Assad, the Chinese delegation insisted on its constructive role to find a political settlement for Syria and supported the constitutional referendum of President Assad in Syria.

Chinahas rejected the UN resolution and the plan of the Arab League for military intervention inSyriaand collapse of the Assad’s regime.

While the violence continues inSyria, two Iranian warships docked in SyrianportofTartouson Saturday. The ships would provide training for theSyria’s navy as part of a military pact between the two countries. 

While violence escalated in Syria, a pro-government page in Facebook said that 200 armed Syrians and more than 300 Africans and Libyans surrendered to Syrian army in Baba Amr and Al- Khalidiya areas in Homs city. The page says armed forces have taken the control of Kasour area in Homs but clashes continued in some nearby areas.

The Syrian government claims that armed rebels and terrorists are behind the deadly uprising in this country began in March of 2011 but the Syrian Revolution council claim that it leading a popular and democratic revolution against the Assad’s government who is ruling the country since decades.