Can Geneva Solve The Syrian Crisis
Waleed al-Bunni for The Syrian Observer
February 14, 2014
Is the ‘Free World’ truly interested in ending this conflict? Or is it a mere face-saving exercise?
Is the ‘Free World’ truly interested in ending this conflict? Or is it a mere face-saving exercise?
Russia submitted a draft resolution to the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday
The document reiterates the opposition’s calls for the implementation of the findings of a previous international conference on the conflict in Syria—the formation of an “Transitional Governing Body” with full sovereign powers—as well as measures to improve “the appalling humanitarian situation on the ground” in the country
Negotiations were held between the Coalition’s team on behalf of Washington, and that of the the regime’s, which only says what Moscow wants
Aqbiq says representatives of the Free Syrian Army are participating in consultancy role in negotiations
At the beginning of 2014, the number of Syrian refugees in Jordan increased to 1.3 million
The second round of Geneva negotiations between the delegations of the Syrian regime and the Syrian National Coalition has begun
Zoubi says all crimes and massacres have been documented
Syrian armed forces say women, children and elderly killed by “terrorists”
The two hour session was held separately from the opposition
The NCC will wait for a response from the Coalition after a series of meetings
Refugees from the Golan, Abu Majd and his family have moved from Lebanon, to Egypt. He tried smuggling to Europe, only to arrive in Turkey where he is still looking for work
Mekdad discussed the situation in Yarmouk and other Palestinian camps on Saturday with the Director of the PLO Political Department
The foreign ministry said the issue has been politicised ahead of Geneva II talks
U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon expressed confidence on Thursday that Syria will meet a 30 June deadline to eliminate its chemical weapons
The head of the NCC previously rejected participation in Geneva under the Coalition umbrella
Local elections are underway in the besieged Damascus city of Duma.
A campaign of popular support for Assad is underway in the capital during Geneva talks
The Ministry signed a memorandum of understanding on providing medical and evacuation services in cases of emergency
The use of gold reserves is a sign the economy is failing
