Protests in Syria

[New East Ireland]

At least 10 people are said to have died in renewed protests across Syria against President Bashar al-Assad.

Activists said security forces fired tear gas and bullets after Friday prayers in Damascus and elsewhere, but Syrian state TV blamed unidentified gunmen for some deaths.

Meanwhile, the EU has expanded sanctions against the Assad government.

It added three members of Iran's Revolutionary Guard and four Syrians to a list of more than 30 people targeted.

More than 1,300 people have been killed and thousands more detained since a crackdown on anti-government protests began in March, activists say, 'No longer my president'

As in previous weeks, activists had appealed to Syrians to join demonstrations after Friday prayers.

More info- http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-13902967

Well, the protest fever in the Middle East and Arab nations just won't stop. First Egypt, then Libya, now Syria. I guess its a good thing, but I haven't heard much news about how terrible President Al-Assad has been lately.

So, what does NSG think about all this?

[Serrland]

I'll say the same thing I said about it back in late March: these protests should not be viewed as one monolithic movement. Each of the situations are unique and should be viewed accordingly. Assad has complex social, political, and even religious factors at play in this, and it should not be seen through a simple lens any more than should have been the unrest leading to the Hama Massacre back in 1982.

[The Pike Dynasty]

The Arab Spring continues into Summer.

[Malgrave]

I don't support the uprisings in Syria considering the organizations involved have apparent links to the CIA and the apparent reforms.

[New East Ireland]

I'll say the same thing I said about it back in late March: these protests should not be viewed as one monolithic movement. Each of the situations are unique and should be viewed accordingly. Assad has complex social, political, and even religious factors at play in this, and it should not be seen through a simple lens any more than should have been the unrest leading to the Hama Massacre back in 1982.

I agree, the protests in the Arab nations are different situations, but they are all connected because they all began during or after the Egyptian protests back in January...

The Arab Spring continues into Summer.

Indeed.

[The Matthew Islands]

Be interesting to see how Turkey plays it out. Especially if the Syrian armed forces keep moving towards the border. I have heard Turkey has mobilised it army along the border, and I know people are worried about clashes.

[New East Ireland]

Be interesting to see how Turkey plays it out. Especially if the Syrian armed forces keep moving towards the border. I have heard Turkey has mobilised it army along the border, and I know people are worried about clashes.

The possibility of a major war is not the best thing for that region right now...

[Iron Chariots]

I'll say the same thing I said about it back in late March: these protests should not be viewed as one monolithic movement. Each of the situations are unique and should be viewed accordingly. Assad has complex social, political, and even religious factors at play in this, and it should not be seen through a simple lens any more than should have been the unrest leading to the Hama Massacre back in 1982.

Yeah, just like the uprisings in 1848 were all different movements. Despite not being a single monolithic movement we can still discuss the broader trend, just like with every revolutionary wave in history, ever.

[Great Nepal]

And, lets see if the westerners intervene in nation without significant oil...

[New East Ireland]

And, lets see if the westerners intervene in nation without significant oil...

I bet £50 they won't.

[Great Nepal]

And, lets see if the westerners intervene in nation without significant oil...

I bet £50 they won't.

Make that £100.

[The Matthew Islands]

And, lets see if the westerners intervene in nation without significant oil...

Too dangerous. Its too close to Iran and Israel. Hopefully Turkey will do something.

[Lackadaisical2]

And, lets see if the westerners intervene in nation without significant oil...

I bet £50 they won't.

Although that might have more to do with their ties to Iran as well as the fact we're already stretched pretty thin.

[New East Ireland]

I bet £50 they won't.

Make that £100.

Or £1,000... But it seems that the Western nations (America in particular) only care for oil...

[Lackadaisical2]

I don't support the uprisings in Syria considering the organizations involved have apparent links to the CIA and the apparent reforms.

So... you don't like them because they have links to the CIA and 'apparent reforms', whatever that means.

[New East Ireland]

I bet £50 they won't.

Although that might have more to do with their ties to Iran as well as the fact we're already stretched pretty thin.

True, true. But we've already began 'peace talks' with Al-Qaeda to end the War for on Terror, so we should be bringing troops back home soon..,

[Laerod]

And, lets see if the westerners intervene in nation without significant oil a valid SC resolution...

Fixed for accuracy.

[The Matthew Islands]

Make that £100.

Or £1,000... But it seems that the Western nations (America in particular) only care for oil...

Libya doesn't give the US that much Oil.

[Lackadaisical2]

Although that might have more to do with their ties to Iran as well as the fact we're already stretched pretty thin.

True, true. But we've already began 'peace talks' with Al-Qaeda to end the War for on Terror, so we should be bringing troops back home soon..,

I think you're confusing the Taliban with Al Queda.

[Great Nepal]

And, lets see if the westerners intervene in nation without significant oil a valid SC resolution...

Fixed for accuracy.

Yea, cos it obviously wasn't the westerners who purposed that resolution to "protect civilians" lets see if life of non-oiled civilians are as important.

[New East Ireland]

Or £1,000... But it seems that the Western nations (America in particular) only care for oil...

Libya doesn't give the US that much Oil.

Well there goes £50...

[The Matthew Islands]

And, lets see if the westerners intervene in nation without significant oil a valid SC resolution...

Fixed for accuracy.

Don't be silly. Everyone knows all the uprisings in the Middle East are an evil plot by Emurica to steal Venezuelas Oil. Or something. It has something to do Oil...

[New East Ireland]

True, true. But we've already began 'peace talks' with Al-Qaeda to end the War for on Terror, so we should be bringing troops back home soon..,

I think you're confusing the Taliban with Al Queda.

Yeah, I knew something was wrong with that statement..

[Laerod]

I bet £50 they won't.

Make that £100. :)

Côte d'Ivoire, this year, France. Fork over the cash.

[Great Nepal]

I bet £50 they won't.

Although that might have more to do with their ties to Iran as well as the fact we're already stretched pretty thin.

USA is bring troops from Afghanistan which can be sent to Syria if life of non-oiled civilian is as important as oiled civilian lives.