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FSA Calls On Participants in Geneva to Hold On To the Goals of the Revolution
The FSA’s General Staff calls on the delegation of the Syrian opposition in Geneva II to adhere to the goals of the revolution, foremost the departure of Bashar Assad. The head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Major General Salim Idris said the FSA “stresses that the Syrian Revolution began as a peaceful movement but morphed into an armed conflict as a result of the regime’s brutal crackdown on the peaceful protests. We support any solution that ensures a political transition and achieve the goals of the revolution.” Idris went on: “We call on the brothers who will go to Geneva to stick to the goals of the revolution, foremost the departure of Assad and his close associates who took part in the killing of the Syrian people and the destruction of the country.” Idris also calls on the release of the detainees, especially women and children and opening of humanitarian corridors to secure humanitarian aid to the besieged areas in Daraya, Moadameya Homs, Yarmouk and others Syrian cities and towns.” (Source: Syrian Coalition + Al Hayat)
The FSA Slams Russia’s Military Support for Assad
The FSA’s General Staff confirmed media reports about new shipments of weapons to the Assad regime. Idris pointed out that Russia supplied the Assad regime with cargo planes, armored vehicles, communications equipment and radars. Luay al-Miqdad, the FSA media and political coordinator, slams “the timing of increased Russian military support for the Assad regime at a time the international community is moving towards reaching a political solution that includes the transfer of power and the departure of Assad.” Miqdad questions “how the Russian officials express support for a political solution while stressing in closed-door meetings that they are convinced that Assad is part of the problem and that his departure is the basis of a political solution.” Miqdad points out that “the Russian position proves that they are not only lying to the Syrian people, but also to the international community.” Miqdad holds the international community, especially the United States, Britain and France, responsible for Russia’s actions because these countries are coordinating with them.” Miqdad said that the FSA’s General Staff received “international guarantees of continued support for the FSA to maintain the military balance. The FSA has been fighting all the forces of terrorism, including terrorist militias of Hezbollah, the Iraqi militias and the militias of al-Baghdadi.” Miqdad stresses that Assad’s forces are crumbling after Syrian revolutionaries defeated ISIS and Hezbollah. He also states that the latest Russian arms supplies represent a license for more killing and destruction by the Assad regime. In recent weeks, Russia has stepped up supplies of military gear to Syria, including armored vehicles, drones and guided bombs. “Dozens of Antonov 124s (Russian transport planes) have been bringing in armored vehicles, surveillance equipment, radars, electronic warfare systems, spare parts for helicopters, and various weapons including guided bombs for planes,” a Middle East security source said. Khalid Saleh, head of the Media Office, said yesterday that “Assad must know that Geneva II should not be a waste of time at the expense of the blood of the Syrian people. The goal of the conference is undoubtedly the formation of a transitional ruling body with full powers and without any role for Assad and his associates to play in the future of Syria.” (Source: Syrian Coalition)
Damascus Declaration: Syria Is Occupied By Assad’s AlliesThe Damascus Declaration bloc calls on helping the Syrian people who suffers from lack of food, medicine and all basic needs. The bloc also demands the release of all detainees, foremost women and children as well as the return of displaced people to their homes. The bloc added that the Syrian people are being massacred on a daily basis by the Assad regime who seek to sow division and sectarianism among the Syrian people. It also pointed out that Syrian people have been suffering from occupation by Assad’s allies, led by the Iranian Revolutionary Guards and the sectarian militias that fight alongside the Assad regime. (Source: Syrian Coalition)
Aleppo Local Council Makes Repair to Water Supply Systems, Sanitation and Electricity in Aleppo
Aleppo Local Council continued the repair of freshwater systems in Tariq al Bab and Sheikh Faris districts. The repair teams also carried out maintenance of sewage systems in al Salihin and Muyasser. Maintenance also was carried out on electricity networks in Dahret Awad. Electricity was restored after two-month outage. The Sharia office announced the start of lectures in Sharia in the mosques of the liberated areas. (Source: Syrian Coalition)
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Relief teams enter Yarmouk Camp
Relief teams managed to evacuate many residents of the Yarmouk camp and delivered baskets of food to civilians. Regime forces shot dead seven civilians in al Jajjar al Aswad. The Free Syrian Army clashed with regime forces in Dariya, alongside heavy artillery and mortar shelling. The Free Syrian Army destroyed a BMP vehicle belonging to regime forces in Adra. (Source: Syrian Coalition + Sham News Network)
Dozens of Civilians Killed In Aleppo by Aerial Shelling
Assad’s air force conducted barrel bomb attacks on Aleppo, killing 21 civilians in al Muyasser and 10 civilians in Hanano. Meanwhile, the Red Crescent managed to deliver food aid to Aleppo Central Prison and evacuated nine prisoners who ended their sentence. 20 pro-Assad fighters were killed during clashes with the FSA near Nayrab air base. The Islamic Front fighters took over the towns of Manbej and Muarsteh al Khan after violent clashes with ISIS. (Source: Syrian Coalition + Sham News Network)
Air Raids Kill Five Civilians in Al Maiyadin East Of Deir Ezzor.
Assad’s air force conducted air raids on al Maiyadin east of Deir Ezzor, killing five civilians, including children, and wounding dozens. Regime forces shelled Qusur district, injuring a number of people, including children and women. Regime forces also shelled towns of Al-Hasakah. (Source: Syrian Coalition + Sham News Network)
FSA Captures Two Checkpoints in Homs
The FSA captured two regime checkpoints in Josseh in Homs province after violent clashes with regime forces. Assad’s air force bombarded the city of Rastan, killing six civilians and injuring dozens. Regime forces also targeted Waer district with heavy machine guns, with reports of civilian casualties. (Source: Syrian Coalition + Sham News Network)
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