Daily Newsletter – 09/03/2014

Syrian Coalition: Time for Diplomacy is Over after Setbacks at Geneva II

Ahmad Jarba, president of the Syrian Coalition, said the speeches delivered by countries who claim they support the Syrian people are futile, stressing that they cannot respond to the daily massacres committed against the Syrian people. “These speeches cannot end the ongoing massacres committed by the butcher of our time, aided by sectarian mercenaries and covered by his regional backers,” Jarba told the opening session of a two-day meeting of the Arab…Read more

Syrian Coalition Condemns the International Community’s Ignoring of Repeated Warnings
The Syrian Coalition strongly condemns the massacre committed by regime forces backed by terrorist militias of Hezbollah in the town of Zara, Homs, where 20 civilians…Read more

Marwa: Assad Regime Won’t Fall if Political Support is not backed by Military Support
Hisham Marwa, member of the legal committee, said that the “Syrian Coalition’s taking of Syria’s seat in the Arab League as the legitimate representative of the Syrian people…Read more

The Ministry Of Education in the Interim Government Commence Support for the Syrian Schools
The Syrian interim government’s Ministry of Education has begun providing support for schools in the liberated areas of Syria as well as neighboring countries. Interim government has decided to provide urgent financial support for schools without enough funding. Abdul Rahman Al Hajj, advisor to the Minister of Education, participated in the artistic activity day organized by the Al Amal al-Mushreq School inIstanbul, Turkey, and provided financial support to cover a large part of the school’s basic needs. (Source: Syrian Coalition)

ACU Member Dies while in a Car Accident While on Duty
Assistance Coordination Unit mourned Anwar Bannoud, who died yesterday in a car accident while performing his duty in the service of the Syrian people. Bannoud was on his way back from ACU’s office in Reyhanli and was organizing a campaign to send food aid to Syria. ACU wishes a speedy recovery for Samer Finry, who was accompanying Bannound when the accident happened. (Source: Syrian Coalition)

FSA Repel Regime and Hezbollah’s Forces near Yabroud
The Free Syrian Army and Islamic Brigades repelled regime forces backed by terrorist militias of Hezbollah on the outskirts of Yabroud north of Damascus, killing seven pro-regime soldiers alongside air strikes on the town. Eight pro-regime troops were also killed during clashes with regime forces in Darayya, alongside artillery shelling by regime forces on the district. Regime forces carried out artillery shelling on Yarmouk Camp in Damascus, while the Free Syrian Army clashed with regime forces on the southern bypass in Damascus. (Source: Syrian Coalition + LCC)

Barrel Bombs Kill 10 Civilians in Aleppo
Regime forces launched barrel bomb attacks on the neighborhoods of Al Haidariya and Masaqen Hanano in Aleppo, killing 10 civilians, including women and children. Regime forces carried out shelling by heavy machine guns on eastern Aleppo, while the Free Syrian Army clashed with regime forces in the neighborhoods of Khalidiya, Alleramoun and Ashrafieh north of Aleppo. (Source: Syrian Coalition + LCC)

FSA Clash with Regime Forces in Inkhel near Dara’a
The Free Syrian Army clashed with regime forces near the towns of Inkhel and Sheikh Saa’d in rural Dara’a, while regime forces pounded the towns of Naemeh and Adwan with heavy artillery. The town of Ibtaa’ came under shelling by regime forces, causing civilian casualties and material damage. (Source: Syrian Coalition + LCC)

• Al Arabi: Failure of Geneva II talks means re-assessment of the situation in Syria.
• The United Nations: Syrian children are fuel for war.
• Jordan sets up fifth camp for Syrian refugees.