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Why sanction the First Lady of Syria?
Phil Giraldi is spot on. It makes no sense to sanction Asma al-Assad. In truth though, none of the sanctions against Syria are justifiable. I remember when I was there last year, talking to a woman who worked with kids with cancer. She said that most of her work involved just sitting with the children
Read MoreBoxers for Peace Syria 2019 video archive
One way we remember events that are important to us is through video. Below is an archive of a dozen videos from our June/July trip to Syria. I have ordered the videos chronologically:The end of the War on Syria!
Credit where it is due – Donald Trump has done the right thing. He’s withdrawing US troops from Syria, which effectively ends the war! Today I notice that the UAE is re-opening its Syrian embassy – a sign that things will now slowly return to normal. Mind you, the response in the US has been howls of protest from both sides of government! Apparently, there’s no need for Congressional approval
Read MoreThe Gassing Game in Syria: Regime Change and Beyond
This excellent analysis of the latest crisis in Syria is penned by my friend, Dr. Chandra Muzaffar, President of the International Movement for a Just World. Father Dave THE GASSING GAME IN SYRIA: REGIME CHANGE AND BEYOND By Chandra Muzaffar The use of chemical weapons in Sheikhun, in the Idlib province of Syria on 4th
Read Morethe Syriac Orthodox Church – a light shining in the darkness!
January, 2017 – our Australian delegation had a wonderful time visiting the Syrian Orthodox Patriarchate in Damascus. While there, I had the privilege of interviewing his grace, Ignatius Aphrem II – the Syriac Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch. Three minutes into the interview all the lights went out and we sat in complete darkness. The Patriarch
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Tag Archives: Middle East
Rebel, rebel – how couldn’t they know?
SUDDENLY, late in the Syrian day, one mainstream western news outlet is taking baby steps towards honouring the claim in its title. The Independent’s Robert Fisk has joined colleague, Patrick Cockburn, in calling bullshit on key elements of the propaganda … Continue reading
Posted in Article, syria news, syrian civil war, syrian rebels, Uncategorized
Tagged Al Qaeda, Aleppo, Jabhat al-Nusra, Middle East, Patrick Cockburn, Robert Fisk, SUDDENLY, syria, The Independent, war
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Syrian Archbishop says "Public opinion in the West is held hostage by the media"
Archbishop John Darwish leads the Melkite Archdiocese of Furzol, Zahle and Bekaa in Lebanon. He is Syrian born and, when we visited him as a part of the Mussalaha delegation in April 2013, he was evidently deeply concerned for the people … Continue reading
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Tagged Lebanon, Middle East, syria, Syrian Archbishop, UN
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How Obama Lost the First Battle for Damascus
How Obama lost the first battle for Damascus by Father Dave Smith A good propaganda system aims at controlling the public dialogue, and in the marketing of war one technique that has proven very successful in recent years has been … Continue reading
Why the Saudis want to get rid of Assad
Here’s an excellent interview with Toby Jones (professor of Middle East history at Rutgers University) shedding light on the role of the Saudis in Syria. Most of Assad’s other enemies have clear motives. Doha wants to put a natural gas pipeline … Continue reading
Posted in Media coverage, syria news
Tagged Israel, Middle East, Prince Bandar, Rutgers University, saudi arabia, syria
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Pope calls for fasting and prayer for Syria!
This is a Vatican translation of the Pope’s address, given in St. Peter’s Square on September 1st, 2013. If only more church leaders would follow his example! www.zenit.org…… Dear Brothers and Sisters, Hello! Today, dear brothers and sisters, I wish … Continue reading
Posted in Speeches, syria news
Tagged AAS, Catholic Church, Middle East, pope francis, Saint Peter, syria, syria now
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The US fails to make the case against Assad
This is an important article by Virginia Tilley, doing a serious, line by line, analysis of the US document that is being used to justify intervention in Syria. Tilley is a political scientist of great renown. She is well known … Continue reading
Posted in Article, syrian army, syrian rebels
Tagged Middle East, syria, Syrian President Bashar, US, Virginia Tilley
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"Arming the rebels will not help Syria" says Mairead Maguire
The following is a press release from “The Peace People” of Northern Ireland. You can find out more about their wonderful work via their website – peacepeople.com… 26th August 2013 Mairead Maguire, Nobel peace laureate, today appealed to the Rt. Hon. … Continue reading
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Tagged Iraq, mairead maguire, Middle East, syria, UN
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Pope Francis prays for Syria
Pope Francis: Contemplate Jesus’ Suffering in the People of Syria Pontiff Meets With Relief Organizations Aiding Humanitarian Efforts in War-Torn Country Vatican City, June 05, 2013 (Zenit.org……) Junno Arocho Esteves This morning, Pope Francis met with humanitarian and relief organizations … Continue reading
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Tagged Middle East, pope francis, syria, syrian civil war, Vatican City
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