Syrian Observatory for Human Rights Aleppo Dragged into Syrian Civil WarThe northern trading city of Aleppo, relatively quiet until recently, has finally been dragged into Syria's growing civil war. Syrians Vote on New Constitution, Activists BoycottingSyrians cautiously went to the polls Sunday to vote on a new constitution that would keep President Assad in office until 2028. Syria Condemns Arab League PulloutThe Syrian government has condemned a decision by the Arab League to pull its monitors from the raging civil war zone. Syrian Gov't Forces Kill Leading ActivistsFour leading anti-government activists were killed Thursday by Assad loyalist forces in an ambush in the northwestern Idlib province. Slaughter of Innocents Continues in SyriaAt least 16 people died Sunday by mid-day in Syria, including two who were tortured by government forces, human rights activists said. 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. Syrians Vote Despite Battles in the StreetSyrians went out to vote in a nationwide municipal election Monday, despite continued violence and a feeling the polls were useless. Syrian Opposition Calls General Strike, Fears BloodbathSyrian opposition forces call a general strike hoping to hasten the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad, despite fears of a bloodbath. Syrian Oil Pipeline to Homs Blown UpThe oil pipeline leading from eastern Syria to the central city of Homs was blown up on Thursday, destroying supplies to the city.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. |
