Syria

Syrian Opposition Sceptical of Ceasefire

Critics of peace plan warn it might give President Bashar al-Assad breathing space to consolidate control.

16 Apr 12

Local activist describes destruction in villages and indiscriminate killing.

26 Mar 12

Activist says world seems to have forgotten about Syria’s plight.

13 Mar 12

Marie Colvin was one of a handful of reporters on the ground in Homs describing the human cost of bombardment.

22 Feb 12

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

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