Arab League Votes to Suspend Syria Over Crackdown -- New York Times
CAIRO — The Arab League moved to suspend Syria’s membership on Saturday, accusing the government of President Bashar al-Assad of defying an agreement to stop the violent repression of demonstrators, and it threatened economic and political sanctions if he did not comply.
In acting against Syria, a core member of the Arab League, the group took another bold step beyond what had been a long tradition of avoiding controversy. Alarmed by the region-spanning upheaval of the Arab Spring demonstrations, league delegates said they were trying to head off another factional war like Libya’s, in which the group took the unprecedented step of approving international intervention.
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More News On The Unrest In Syria
Syria reacts to Arab League suspension - live updates -- The Guardian
Blow for Syria as Arab League votes to suspend it and threatens sanctions -- The Telegraph
Syria suspended from Arab League -- Washington Post
Arab League votes to suspend Syria -- L.A. Times
Syrian Arab League Membership Suspended for Killing of Civilian Protesters -- Bloomberg
Arab League sanctions for Syria -- BBC
Outside pressure builds on Syria as violence continues -- BBC
Syria appeals for emergency Arab League summit -- Washington Post
Syria Calls for Summit Meeting After Arab League Suspension -- Bloomberg Businessweek
Syria accused over attacks on Saudi and Qatari embassy -- BBC
Syrians Protest Arab Vote, Gulf Embassies Stormed -- FOX News
Syrians march in support of Assad -- CBS
Syrian crackdown continues (Photo Gallery) -- Washington Post
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