Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Odds & Ends!

A sign raised by protesters today: “Russia gives Bashar international protection, Iran gives him weapons, and Arabs give him time.”

Tuesday October 25, 2011

Pro-Assad militias are conducting major sweep of the Ma’rrat Al-Nouman region in the Idlib Province, after an operation by the Free Syrian Army against a loyalist military convoy left 7 loyalists dead --- Units affiliated with the Free Syrian Army have also carried out a “major operation” in Deir Ezzor City against loyalist checkpoints, no word yet as to casualties. 

Meanwhile, Syrian opposition groups called for general strike throughout the country tomorrow, to build on the success of the ongoing strike in Deraa/Hauran Province.

Inhabitants of Damascus woke up on Tuesday to see their dictator hung in effigy from several key bridges around the city http://youtu.be/07sflrA-YAk Elsewhere in the city, a small demonstration took place in the middle of the Hamidiyeh Bazar. 15 of the protesters were arrested, but the point was made, not all is calm and quiet in Damascus City.

A swirl of reports from inside Syria claim that Colonel Hussain Harmoush, leader of the former Free Officers Movement, had been executed in Damascus for his role in mounting operations against Assad loyalists. 

Other reports come from Yemen and speak of the involvement of Syrian pilots in the Saleh-orchestrated crackdown against his opponents. Syrian pilots have taken part in the Gaddafi-led crackdown before the imposition of a no-fly zone.  

Links
Syria – ‘the war no one wants to see’?
Journalist Describes Captivity in Syria
Ouster of Syria's Assad would be 'opportunity' for Israel (video)
Security Forces, Deserters Clash in Syria
Vote: Should U.S. Get Involved in Syria?
Obama Says Qaddafi’s Death ‘Strong Message’ to Dictators

A Fighting Chance: Why Obama's Support For Syria's Non-Violent Protests Isn't Enough
“Rather than trying to dictate what the opposition should do and vowing to not militarily intervene, the administration would be better advised to focus on expediting the end of the regime. Otherwise, years from now, Syrians might be burning American flags and asking what Washington is doing to end the slaughter.” Please, for the love of humanity and country, do heed this warning.

TWO NECESSARY CORRECTIONS AND A NOTE

NYT published today under the title “Syrian Opposition Calls for Protection from Crackdown.” The title is misleading, as it gives the impression that something new or unusual has taken place, but once you read inside, you realize that this not the case:

In its statement, the Syrian National Council also called for “international protection for civilians.” It did not define the kind of protection but called for Arab and other international observers to be allowed into the country.

This has been the position of the SNC all along: ask for protection, but avoid going into any details. This does not measure up to what the protesters in the streets have been demanding for weeks, namely: the imposition of a no-fly zone, the creation of safe havens and providing support for the Free Syrian Army.

The report goes on to say:

The council also called for a general strike to coincide with the delegation’s visit and to start a new phase of civil disobedience.

In reality, the idea of a general strike has been championed by in-country activists, many of whom are critical of and/or indifferent to the SNC. The sign below, captured from the one of today’s videos, calls for the strike without referring to the SNC in anyway.


 It is important to keep the following aside in mind: if your only sources of information on things related to the SNC are SNC members and statements, then, you’re not getting the full picture, or even the right picture.  

HOMS CITY

A tour of Baalbah Neighborhood http://youtu.be/9H7wrxRoO3A Dozens of tanks still roam around the neighborhood http://youtu.be/6w6tHJxvsOg But locals still take to the streets at night http://youtu.be/IGUsO4lpcLU These people http://youtu.be/Waod8rzTZgM manage to evade death after their house was bombed by this tank http://youtu.be/OsggNCKIKdo

A martyr from Karm Al-Zeitun http://youtu.be/6IjR-492JIw

Tanks take over Khaldiyeh Neighborhood http://youtu.be/tMN6w1Tim3c Pro-Assad militias storm homes in Bab Al-Sibaa http://youtu.be/yuM3rhX0ICY

Nighttime Demonstrations in Baba Amr http://youtu.be/9G2vd5FSWeg Khaldiyeh http://youtu.be/ccUsQAhtR-Q Bayadah http://youtu.be/GhvWeD3OiIw Wa’er http://youtu.be/4j2TeJo8UjY , http://youtu.be/AQUHOPMXfxc Karm Al-Zeitun http://youtu.be/RX1O-GT18ls Qoussour http://youtu.be/C4F4WkIeC6I Jouret Al-Shayah http://youtu.be/vQGh8nWWFHg Deir Baalbah http://youtu.be/2qCskV8JNss Karm Al-Shami http://youtu.be/ND2s5veZPIY Bab Houd http://youtu.be/FVJaaL7Ow1Q Shammas http://youtu.be/1RDOULlERME

HOMS PROVINCE

Pro-Assad militias retake the town of Talbisseh http://youtu.be/1HkNz7mANnA , http://youtu.be/tWGuw7XglZA , http://youtu.be/HYvYGtI5uxk A child is shot by a sniper http://youtu.be/lOGDGhQ6CfU The impact of shelling on local homes http://youtu.be/R-bQKRH0cvM , http://youtu.be/KWPdII2gZ5A

Major demonstration in Palmyra (Tadmor) http://youtu.be/O4QwEcPITD8 Houleh http://youtu.be/UmfiMUr48RM Qseir http://youtu.be/5YkIELJKzys

Student demonstrations continue throughout Syria:

HAMA: Kafar Nabboudeh http://youtu.be/8cc43T7EZMA Kafar Zita http://youtu.be/X9Gk3odEqKM Khattab http://youtu.be/eJnpRclbC5Y Hama City (Sabouniyeh) http://youtu.be/OaP4NyO7DbU

DERAA/HAURAN: Tal Shihab http://youtu.be/Hsjf7c9S-Tc Namar http://youtu.be/KBlt0cTOk6A

IDLIB: Idlib City http://youtu.be/oxsBaTqnNCs Kafar Nabbel http://youtu.be/Bd2Nb7aBY_I Saraqib http://youtu.be/DC7egUtCf1k

DAMASCUS: Harasta http://youtu.be/UyGb_cchgqk Douma http://youtu.be/zrLafDO93bg Barzeh http://youtu.be/T-f7AY-C3z8 Qatana http://youtu.be/41YPNTHuvIM College student from the faculty of medicine demonstrate in Mazzeh Autostrad http://youtu.be/csZTESzs9l0

ALEPPO: Marei students write anti-Assad graffiti on the walls of the local high school http://youtu.be/NZ0IklekN-o Anadan http://youtu.be/9mXSfrouz8U

DEIR EZZOR: Qarayah http://youtu.be/hKdmy34dh-Q

TARTOUS: Baniyas http://youtu.be/cYdK75UptD4

DERAA/HAURAN PROVINCE

Locals observe strikes in Sanamein http://youtu.be/fdiMIe3I0u8 Kafar Shams http://youtu.be/Xj3Lb3HqIIc Harrah http://youtu.be/MbN6bCFTJio Khirbet Ghazaleh http://youtu.be/u4Px5QA2p6w Ankhel http://youtu.be/7QSbDpfGJ4Q Deraa City http://youtu.be/rGp-VFaBf64 Sheikh Miskeen http://youtu.be/q7olgw7ARwY Jassem http://youtu.be/OMhy_UbSL-Q Bosra http://youtu.be/UUPdRP_Yc1s Izraa http://youtu.be/NEyl0k4pFxU

Pro-Assad militias clash with protesters in Sanamein http://youtu.be/cpxWl-uhXCs  , http://youtu.be/meGQZUe6i_A , http://youtu.be/esUs3k-TaX8 , http://youtu.be/aB0HNMfH6kc Students and little kids took part in constructing barricades to prevent loyalist convoys from entering http://youtu.be/kqmAPep4rPs

Pro-Assad militias storm the town of Khirbet Ghazaleh as well to end the general strike http://youtu.be/mnMlZ8hhDI0

In Nahteh, locals demonstrated in support of the Free Syrian Army http://youtu.be/4sdk7Gh9KSo In Abtaa, locals hold a funeral for one of their fallen heroes http://youtu.be/xZ3VL7w7mCs

An all-women demonstration in Qoussour Neighborhood in Deraa City http://youtu.be/dljj2AJMnCo An all-women demonstration in Da’el http://youtu.be/xNJTnb20a8w

Other major demonstrations took place in Da’el http://youtu.be/RkcR0MiQ0Wg Hraak http://youtu.be/5jqpWarMCQ4 Tal Shihab http://youtu.be/IfNHrfeBwQI Namar http://youtu.be/76wiWztnN4c Um Walad http://youtu.be/RzxBuOb_w34

Ma’arabah banners: “Damascus pulls her Ambassador from Washington, hahahah” “dialog will begin with Bashar’s departure” “Russia gives Bashar international protection, Iran gives him weapons, Arabs give him time” http://youtu.be/6ANe5XaUR2Y

IDLIB

Ma’arrat Hourmah offers a civilian martyr http://youtu.be/DTu5O2L8zhI His funeral http://youtu.be/o8VE128jsyQ

Pro-Assad militias stormed the town of Khan Shaikhoon and fired randomly http://youtu.be/C0n9x-ViYFw

An all-women demonstration in Kafar Sanjah http://youtu.be/bVkHJQH4Jo8

Despite the siege of Ma’arrat Al-Nouman, people take to the street at night http://youtu.be/bnm6yJmv2lw

Protesters in Khan Shaikhoon carry banner telling Arab League that their respite cost 167 dead http://youtu.be/eT0mqlbrYA0 More protests took place in Saraqib http://youtu.be/nYK7rR0t0Us Idlib City http://youtu.be/RWcMQkJ7RnQ Sarmeen http://youtu.be/Gx3ZiIDpcg8 Kafroumah http://youtu.be/0LvvbvQWW6I Binnish http://youtu.be/DIeSIj5fuVQ Kafar Yahmoul http://youtu.be/lR76rddfnto


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