Tag Archives: syria

Boxing in the streets of Syria

Posted on May 26, 2014 by fatherdave

It’s been a long time in production but here it is – the video that I’ve been yearning to share with you since returning from our peace mission: “Boxing in the Streets of Syria” My plan is to use this video … Continue reading →

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Syria in the spotlight on Sputnik!

Posted on May 5, 2014 by fatherdave

Recently it was my great privilege to join my friend John Shipton as guests on ‘Sputnik’ – RT’s wonderful current affairs show, hosted by George Galloway and his partner Gayatri. George is a real mentor to me. I remember asking him … Continue reading →

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Why the Syrian rebellion may soon collapse like a house of cards!

Posted on April 25, 2014 by fatherdave

I have just returned from Syria. Over the space of a couple of days our group drove from Damascus to Lattakia to Homs and back to Damascus – all without harassment or signs of imminent violence. The contrast with my … Continue reading →

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What if Syria happened in London?

Posted on March 7, 2014 by fatherdave

I have cried every time I’ve watched this video. I don’t know what that says about me. Perhaps, having three lovely daughters myself, these scenes of a young girl growing up touch something deep in me. Even so, this is … Continue reading →

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Community leaders take the initiative in bringing peace to Syria!

Posted on February 20, 2014 by fatherdave

This is what we saw happening in Damascus when we were there in April 2013 – local community groups organising ceasefires between government and rebel troops. Despite the fact that the politicians and power-players haven’t agreed upon any ceasefire as … Continue reading →

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The new media spin on terrorism in Syria

Posted on February 13, 2014 by fatherdave

Reprinted below is an extract from an excellent article by investigative journalist, Robert Parry. Parry begins by demonstrating the spin Western media put on the Iranian nuclear program. He notes that mainline media articles that refer to Israel’s fear of … Continue reading →

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Syrian Christian leaders create a stir in Washington!

Posted on February 8, 2014 by fatherdave

It’s not often that Christian bishops have US politicians walking out on them and shouting! According to the Judicial Watch blog though this is exactly the treatment visiting Syrian church leaders received from one US Senator in a recent briefing held … Continue reading →

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Syrian Christian leaders plead with the USA to stop arming the rebels!

Posted on February 5, 2014 by fatherdave

The US policy in Syria is in tatters. Apparently John Kerry admitted as much in a recent closed-door meeting with Senators and said he would prefer giving direct military aid to the so-called ‘moderate rebels’. Meanwhile a team of Syrian … Continue reading →

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Mairead Maguire pleads for Syria

Posted on January 29, 2014 by fatherdave

The following remarks were made by Nobel peace laureate, Mairead Maguire, at the “Women Lead to Peace summit for Syria” in Montreux, Switzerland, which was held between January 20th and 22nd, 2014.  Dear friends, The people of Syria are crying out for peace … Continue reading →

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Geneva II – the U.S. agenda is laid bare!

Posted on January 24, 2014 by fatherdave

At last Geneva II is underway – not in ideal circumstances and not with everybody in attendance, but underway nonetheless. Most reports on the conference thus far have been stressing the anger and acrimony being displayed by speakers. This is … Continue reading →

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