Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Civil War In Syria -- News Updates October 30, 2012



Syria Air Raids Continue As Diplomacy Falters -- Al Jazeera

Bombardment around Homs comes as Qatar accuses Assad of waging "war of extermination" and Brahimi seeks China's support.

Syrian fighter jets have struck rebel positions around the city of Homs as the international envoy appointed to try to resolve the crisis prepares to hold talks in China.

Two rebel fighters were killed and 10 wounded on Tuesday at al-Mubarkiyeh, a village 6km south of Homs, where fighters have besieged a compound guarding a tank maintenance facility, opposition activists said.

The attacks came as Lakhdar Brahimi, the envoy appointed by the Arab League and United Nations, arrived in Beijing for a two-day visit, part of an attempt to secure support from Syria's allies before a visit to the UN Security Council next month.

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More News ON Syria's Civil War

Syria Live Blog -- Al Jazeera
Syria conflict: what next after failed ceasefire? Tuesday 30 October 2012 -- The Guardian
Syrian air force on offensive after failed truce -- Reuters
Syrian Jets Target Strategic City Held by Rebels
-- ABC News/AP
Syrian Air Force Attacks Northern Town After Failed Truce -- Voice of America
Syria air force general killed as air strikes pound rebels -- Hindustan Times/AFP
Syrian General 'Assassinated' In Damascus -- SKY News
Syria rebels in bitter battle for territory in Aleppo
-- NBC
Syrian Rebels 'Buying Arms From the Regime' -- Military.com/AFP
Qatar accuses Syrian government of genocide after failed truce
-- CNN
Iran Criticizes Iraq's Search of Syria-Bound Plane -- ABC News/AP
Syrians Are War Correspondents, Too -- Amal Hanano, Foreign Policy

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