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Jarba: “The future of minorities can only be protected a democracy”
Ahmad Jarba, president of the Syrian Coalition, declared that the future of minorities “will be protected only under a democratic state that ensures justice and equality for all citizens.” Jarba’s declaration was made during his meeting with a media delegation…Read more
Coalition confirms FSA will protect all civilians in Syria
In his remarks addressing an Amnesty International delegation, President Jarba declared that “the Free Syrian Army is keen on respecting the rules of international humanitarian law,” in relation to “the safety of civilians, regardless of their religious or political affiliation.” Preseident Jarba also shed light on the nature of extremist factions and the…Read more
Syrian Coalition: Kurdish National Council is a needed addition to the structure of the Coalition
The latest move of the Kurdish National Council joining the Syrian Coalition is a needed addition to the structure of the Coalition, which is a popular incubator for all spectrums of the Syrian people. The Syrian Coalition stressed that this step will inspire hope for…Read more
Tomah: Rights, Security and Construction are the interim governments’ top priorities
Ahmad Tomah, the head of the interim government, stated that the initial work of the government is based on three key points: “human rights, security and construction.” Tomah added that “achieving civil peace, and ensuring that the needs of…Read more
Syrian Coalition condemns violations against Syrian refugees
The Syrian Coalition stressed, in a statement issued today, that “serious, unprecedented and brutal violations are exercised daily against hundreds of Syrian families in the Arab and foreign countries.” The Syrian Coalition added that these acts are “a clear…Read more
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Death Toll: 17 killed in Syria today, 65 yesterday
Local Coordination Committees in Syria documented 65 martyrs killed yesterday, while 17 people were documented as being killed as of press time today, including 2 children and 2 martyrs killed under torture. Martyrs were cited as: 5 in each of Damascus and Aleppo, 4 in Daraa, 2 in Idlib, and 1 in Homs. (Source: Local Coordination Committees)
Regime forces pound Damascus with heavy artillery
Assad’s Forces shelled Barzeh neighborhood in Damascus with heavy artillery and machine guns, inflicting civilian casualties, some in critical condition. Civilian casualties were also reported in the neighborhoods of Bab Tuma and Qasaa’ due to several stray mortar shells that landed in the region. The Free Syrian Army clashed with regime forces on the outskirts of the district of al Tadamon and in the neighborhoods Dariya and Moadamiya alongside heavy shelling by regime forces on the region. In addition, the Free Syrian Army repelled regime’s forces, backed by terrorist militias of Hezbollah and the Abu al Fadl al Abbas Brigade, following clashes in Beit Sahem. Regime forces also shelled Al Yarmouk refugee camp and al Qadam neighborhood with rocket launchers, which caused civilian casualties and destroyed civilian homes. (Source: Syrian Coalition + Smart News Agency)
Regime forces renew shelling on Homs
A civilian was killed and others were injured by regime’s mortar rounds that fell on the Insha’at neighborhood in Homs. In addition, regime forces renewed the shelling on the besieged neighborhoods in the city causing civilian casualties and massive destruction of the infrastructure of the area. Meanwhile, Al Waer district near Homs came under heavy shelling with heavy machine guns, resulting in civilian casualties and the destruction of many buildings. Assad forces also pounded the towns of Al Ghanto, Al Dar al Kabeera, and Mahin with mortar rounds and Gvozdica guns and heavy artillery. (Source: Syrian Coalition + Smart News Agency)
FSA attack Assad’s forces in Hanano barracks in Aleppo
The Free Syrian Army attacked Assad’s troops stationed in the Hanano barracks in Aleppo and inflicted losses on them. Meanwhile, the regime’s warplanes dropped barrel bombs on the town of Bilat and Jub al Safa near al Safeera which resulted in substantial damage to civilian homes. Four regime soldiers were killed and others injured during clashes with the FSA. Regime warplanes also launched air raids on the town of Haiyan which caused civilian casualties and destroyed a number of houses. (Source: Syrian Coalition + Smart News Agency)
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America: Kurdish National Council’s merger with Coalition is positive step
The United States expressed its satisfaction for the presence of representatives of the National Council of Kurdish Syrians within the Coalition which will “ensure better representation of the diversity of the Syrian people.” A spokeswoman for the U.S. State Department, Jane Bsaki, also expressed satisfaction with the decision of the Syrian National Coalition to participate in the Geneva II Conference on the condition that it will result in the departure of Bashar al – Assad and described the decision as ” striking progress in the process of preparation for the conference which aims to form a transitional government with full executive powers.” The Syrian Coalition agreed last Monday (Source: Syrian Coalition)
West refuses Assad’s request for military equipment for disposing CW
Diplomats said that Western countries “will reject the request of the Assad regime for equipment and military materials for transporting for chemical weapons out of the country because the armored trucks and other gear required can be used in fighting the rebels.” The Government of the Assad regime provided what was described as a “long list of purchases” for processing and securing land convoys to travel en route from Damascus to the coast. The diplomat said that the West will not supply the Assad regime with equipment that can be used by the army to kill more innocent Syrians. Assad regime recently asked the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons for dozens of armored vehicles, generators and field kitchens along with some other equipment that was said to be needed to transport 1,300 tons of chemicals to the port of Latakia on the Mediterranean coast to implement the disposal of chemical weapons agreement. The Assad regime also requested new means for communication between Damascus and the coastal cities on the grounds that it was required to help secure the road for dozens of containers required to be moved. (Source: Reuters + Syrian Coalition)
Egypt denies deportation of Syrians
Egypt has denied forcing any Syrian refugees to leave its territory, except in the cases where entry into the country was proven to be through illegal immigration. Egypt also declared that the abolition of visas for Syrians will be canceled with the stability of Egypt’s security situation. A statement issued by the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that “the action taken in cases of offenders who will be deported will be to allow them to choose their destinations without being returned to Syria.” The Egyptian Foreign Ministry’s statement came in response to a Human Rights Watch report which condemned “the Egyptian authorities for arresting more than 1,500 Syrian refugees, including 250 children with their parents, and deporting most of them.” (Source: Syrian Coalition)
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