Thursday, November 15, 2012

Civil War In Syria -- News Updates November 15, 2012



Syria: 39,000 Dead In 20 Month Conflict -- Al Bawaba

Damascus region was Thursday under heavy artillery fire by the Syrian army who carried out a major operation, reported the Syrian Observatory of Human Rights (SOHR). Violence in Syria killed more than 39,000 people in 20 months, according to a new assessment by the London-based organization.

The artillery shelling concentrated on the towns of Daraya (southwest) and Mouadamiya al-Sham (north-east), according to the SOHR. Meanwhile, the network of activists of the General Commission of the Syrian revolution (CGRS) spoke about serious humanitarian situation faced by the inhabitants of these two localties.

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More News On Syria's Civil War

Syria Live Blog -- Al Jazeera
Over 37,000 have died in Syria's civil war, opposition group says -- CNN
Syrian planes bomb near border, Turkey scrambles jets -- Reuters
Turkey prepared to retaliate against border attacks by Syria -- Sydney Morning Herald
Turkey warns Syria against violating airspace, evacuates villages as Syrian air strikes enter day 3 -- CBS/AP
Turkey urges recognition of Syrian opposition -- Al Jazeera
France explores idea of arming Syrian rebels -- AP
France: Is it time to arm Syria's rebels? -- Christian Science Monitor
Syrian opposition leader expects more from U.S. -- CNN
Obama offers new Syria coalition praise but not weapons -- L.A. Times
Despite Political Divides, Syria's Kurds Want Autonomy -- Voice of America
Kurds in disputed town on Turkish border ask Syrian rebels to withdraw -- McClatchy News
Syrian Crisis Drives Kurdish Push for Independence -- Voice of America
UN Diplomats Suspect N. Korea-Syria Arms Connection
-- Voice of America
In war-torn Syria, secrets and double lives -- Erika Solomon, Reuters
Syria’s fate lies in the hands of Syrians
-- Marwan Kabalan, Special to Gulf News
How The Syrian Conflict Is Going To End -- Michael Kelley, Business Insider
Can Syria’s new opposition coalition make a difference? -- The Economist
Four key tests face the Syrian opposition
-- Rami G. Khouri, The Daily Star

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