Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Syria Is In A 'State Of war'



Bashar al-Assad: Syria Is In 'A State Of War' -- The Telegraph

Bashar al-Assad admitted Syria was in "a state of war" on Tuesday as rebel forces clashed with the military in the suburbs of Damascus and Turkey toughened the rules of engagement for its troops on the countries' shared border.

The Syrian president ordered his new cabinet to focus all its efforts on crushing the 16-month uprising that has left thousands of civilians dead and shaken his grip on power.

"When one is in a state of war, all our policies and capabilities must be used to secure victory," Mr Assad told ministers, according to the state news agency.

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More News On The Syrian President Declaring That The Country Is At War

Syria in ‘real situation of war,’ embattled Assad tells new cabinet -- Al Arabiya
Assad: Syria in 'State of War' -- Voice of America
Assad says Syria at war as battle reaches capital -- Reuters
Syria in state of war, says Bashar al-Assad -- BBC
As Rebels Attack Elite Guards, Assad Talks of ‘State of War’ -- New York Times
Assad Says Country In A "Real State Of War" -- Radio Free Europe
Assad says Syria in 'real state of war' -- ABC News (Australia)
Assad says Syria 'in a state of war' -- The Australian

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