Friday, October 28, 2011

Unrest In Syria -- News Updates October 28, 2011



Fall Of Syrian Government Is "Unavoidable": French Foreign Minister -- MSNBC/Reuters

PARIS — The government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad will almost certainly fall under the pressure of protests and sanctions, but it will take time due to the complexity of internal and regional politics, French Foreign Minister Alain Juppe said on Wednesday.

With a crackdown on pro-democracy protests in Syria now seven months old, Western powers including France are relying on a combination of sanctions and diplomatic pressure to weaken Assad's hold on power.

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More News On The Unrest In Syria

Syrian forces 'kill dozens' in Homs and Hama -- Al Jazeera
35 killed in Syria as activists call for 'no-fly' zone -- AFP
Syrian security forces fire on rallies, killing 30 -- AP
Opposition group reports 25 killed in Syria, including 3 children -- CNN
Syrian protesters call for no-fly zone -- CNN
Syria protesters call for no-fly zone -- BBC
Syrian Opposition Launches New Anti-Government Protests -- Voice of America
Syrian forces kill 24, protesters call for protection -- Reuters
Syrian security forces ‘kill 30’ in latest protests -- Euronews

In Slap at Syria, Turkey Shelters Anti-Assad Fighters -- New York Times
Turkey hides anti-Assad fighters -- Sydney Morning Herald
Syria’s army defectors: Cracks in the army -- Economist
Syrians Stage Another Pro-Regime Rally -- FOX News/AP
A no-fly zone may be the only way to save Syria -- Michael Weiss, The Telegraph
Timeline - Syrian protests and crackdown -- Reuters

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