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Al Nusra Massacres in Lattakia

Posted on August 29, 2013 by fatherdave

The following is a report from the Sham Times – an independent Syrian newspaper. It has been translated from the Arabic. www.shamtimes.net…… A Documentary Report on Al Nusra Massacres in Lattakia by Hussein Mortada The Syrian coast is witnessing a … Continue reading →

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Galloway: chemical weapons in Syria were used by Al Qaeda, supplied by Israel!

Posted on August 23, 2013 by fatherdave

Questioning over the possible use of chemical weapons in Syria is serious business at the moment! Horrendous images of apparently infected persons have been plastered all over the world’s TV screens and, amazingly, this has happened just at the time … Continue reading →

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Palestinian refugee camps in Syria targeted by Jihadists!

Posted on August 10, 2013 by fatherdave

The relationship between Palestine and Syria is a complex one, and no one understands that better than my insightful friend, Franklin Lamb. Palestinian refugees in Syria receive equal rights to Syrian citizens – a privilege denied them everywhere else in … Continue reading →

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The persecution of Christians in Syria continues

Posted on August 7, 2013 by fatherdave

Christians are not the only minority group in Syria being persecuted, of course. I was speaking to a friend in Damascus last night and she told me that there had been massacres in seven Alawite villages. She knew personally of … Continue reading →

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Australia gives humanitarian assistance to Syria instead of weapons!

Posted on July 27, 2013 by fatherdave

This is indeed encouraging news. While the US and NATO focus on adding more weapons to the Syrian conflict, Australia is committing itself to supporting the victims! It’s not often that I have a reason to feel proud to be … Continue reading →

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FSA to declare war on Jabhat Al-Nusra?!

Posted on July 20, 2013 by fatherdave

Surely this is the beginning of the end for the Syrian ‘rebel alliance’. The Al-Nusra Front has brazenly murdered an FSA commander and the FSA has responded by threatening open war against Al-Nusra. Is it even sensible to refer to … Continue reading →

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The monastery of Mother Agnes of Homs is under attack!

Posted on July 8, 2013 by fatherdave

For those who write off Mother Agnes Mariam (pictured below in Beirut between myself and Mairead Maguire) as a pro-regime stooge, it’s worth noting that her monastery has been attacked by government forces. A total of 21 missiles have been … Continue reading →

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Australia cuts off support for Syrian rebels!

Posted on June 29, 2013 by fatherdave

Not only does Australia have a new Prime Minister, but now it’s taken a new stance on the Syrian conflict by  listing Jabhat al-Nusra as a terrorist organisation. This is a bold move by the Australian government, and one that puts … Continue reading →

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Could Barrack Obama be impeached over Syria?

Posted on June 28, 2013 by fatherdave

This article from New American hits the nail on the head. Obama’s commitment to arm the Syrian rebels is not only immoral and suicidal. It is illegal! It is encouraging both to see vigorous opposition within the US Congress to … Continue reading →

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Is the US pledge of support for Syrian Rebels was just hot air?

Posted on June 26, 2013 by fatherdave

This article echoes what the most knowledgeable people I know are saying – that all the saber-rattling at Doha’s recent ‘Friends of Syria’ gathering was just a lot of noise. The US can’t afford to arm the Syrian rebels – … Continue reading →

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