Sivan 2, 5777, 5/27/2017
Walid al-Muallem Syrian Government, Opposition Exchange Accusations at Geneva IIFirst day of peace talks between the Syrian government and the opposition characterized by bitter accusations. Syria's FM: Assad's Future a 'Red Line'"Nobody can touch the presidency," declares Syrian Foreign Minister as he arrives for "Geneva II" talks. Syrian FM: Assad Will Not Step Aside for AnyoneThere will be no government in Syria without Bashar al-Assad as its leader, said Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Muallem Syria Rejects Possibility that Assad will Step DownPresident Bashar Al-Assad's future is "not up for discussion," Syrian Foreign Minister declares.Syrian FM: Assad Will Remain President Until 2014Syria's Foreign Minister says that Assad will remain in power until 2014 and will run again if the people want him to.Syrian Government: We're Ready for Talks with RebelsSyria's foreign minister says the authorities in Damascus are ready to talk to anyone, including armed rebels. Syria's Foreign Minister Blames Israel for UnrestSyria’s Foreign Minister and his Iranian counterpart accuse Israel of plotting to overthrow the regime of Syrian President Assad. Syrian Army Deserters Mowed Down by Machine Guns in IdlibDozens of Syrian Army soldiers were shot to death Monday as they fled their base in an attempt to desert in the province of Idlib. UN Condemns SyriaThe United Nations has voted to condemn the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad for its murderous nine-month campaign of violence. Assad's 'Mexican Standoff' with the Arab LeagueSyria's president accepts monitors to ensure his troops end violence, but only if the Arab League agrees not to enforce its own deal.US, French Ambassadors Return to DamascusThe U.S. and France have both returned their ambassadors to Damascus this week as the world hopes to see democracy in Syria. |
