Syria

Emboldened Syrian Regime Steps Up Violence

Fears that President Assad now believes he has a free hand to crush rebellion by military force.

16 Feb 12

Talk of sectarian and ethnic schisms isn’t just regime propaganda, observers say.

30 Jan 12

Syrian president has shown by his actions that removing him is the only option.

18 Jan 12

President Bashar al-Assad will not renounce power peacefully, according to spokesman for local action group.

13 Jan 12

Growing efforts to present united front to international community.

8 Dec 11

Activist hopes sectarian warfare will be avoided despite regime's manipulation of minority fears.

17 Nov 11

Activists warn regime could step up its campaign to crush protest movement following pressure from Arab League.

15 Nov 11

Allegations that Lebanese administration has helped Damascus pursue opposition activists.

10 Nov 11

Syrian activists want to arm army defectors but opposition coalition body fears this might delegitimise uprising.

4 Nov 11

Regime is given two weeks to withdraw troops, release prisoners and allow international organisations into Syria.

3 Nov 11

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