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Will US intervention mean the end of Syria as we know it?

Posted on June 17, 2013 by fatherdave

From where I stand, the decision by Barack Obama to arm the Syrian rebels will most likely lead us into another World War. According to Franklin Lamb’s excellent analysis below, the US estimates another 50,000 people must be killed before … Continue reading →

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Don’t arm the rebels: Syrian nun brings her plea to Australia

Posted on June 17, 2013 by fatherdave

Sydney, June 16: The international spokesperson for Syria’s multi-faith grassroots reconciliation movement, Mother Agnes from the Monastery of St James in Homs, is in Australia to beg for an end to foreign interference in Syria. As US President Barack Obama … Continue reading →

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Why the Assad victory at al-Qusayr changed everything!

Posted on June 17, 2013 by fatherdave

It’s been almost a fortnight since Syrian government forces won a major victory at al-Qusayr. As Franklin Lamb’s analysis makes clear, the victory was a ‘game-changer’. Unfortunately for the Syrian people, it seems that this battle does not herald the … Continue reading →

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Ron Paul tells Obama to get his hands off Syria!

Posted on June 17, 2013 by fatherdave

I am not an unqualified supporter of Ron Paul but when it comes to US foreign policy he tells it like it is! Mind you, Paul is guarded in his criticism of Israel and he gives scant attention to what … Continue reading →

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Mother Agnes of Homs responds to the UN report on Syria

Posted on June 17, 2013 by fatherdave

The following speech was given by Mother Agnes Mariam to a side event of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Friday 7 June.  Her report is a response to that of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis prays for Syria

Posted on June 17, 2013 by fatherdave

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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Mairead Maguire appeals for Reconciliation in Syria

Posted on June 16, 2013 by fatherdave

Report and Appeal to the International community to support a process of dialogue and reconciliation in Syria between its people and Syrian government and reject outside intervention and war. BY Mairead Maguire, Nobel peace laureate. Spokesperson for Mussalaha International Peace delegation … Continue reading →

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Hands Off Syria

Posted on June 16, 2013 by fatherdave

Our hearts bleed for the people of Syria. Our hearts bleed for the people of Syria – for the real people of Syria, and not just for the images of Syria that are handed to us by the media. What … Continue reading →

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