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Terrorists from 83 countries fighting in Syria’ – FM to UN Assembly

Syria to the UN: We are facing a terrorist onslaught

(RT) – The Syrian government is fighting against “terrorist groups from 83 countries” as part of its “constitutional right” to protect the country’s people, Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem told the UN General Assembly in New York.

The agreement on destruction of Syrian chemical weapons

The UN Security Council agreement on the destruction of all chemical weapons held in Syria, by both government and rebel forces, and the measures adopted to try to prevent the terrorist groups operating in the country from getting their hands on chemical weapons are welcome. However, these agreements need to be followed up by an […]

Human Rights Watch and the UN chemical weapons report

Human Rights Watch (HRW) Executive Director, Ken Roth, and New York Times (NYT) journalist CJ Chivers, were quick to argue the UN report on the alleged use of chemical weapons in Ghouta proved the Syrian regime forces launched the attacks. However, analysis of the report suggests HRW and the NYT’s argument is flawed and illustrates […]

VIDEO: Rockets Used in Damascus CW Attack Fired from Makeshift Flatbeds, Not Military Vehicles

VIDEO: Rockets Used in Damascus CW Attack Fired from Makeshift Flatbeds, Not Military Vehicles
 
Video emerges of unmarked truck-mounted launcher surrounded by militants, firing same ordnance used in August 21 Damascus (and other) chemical attacks.
 
by Tony Cartalucci  - Land Destroyer Report

Debating the War on Syria

Eric Draitser of StopImperialism.com appears on Press TV to debate the war in Syria, its causes, and long-lasting effects. Draitser debunks some of the disinformation regarding the so-called "rebels" and their militant and ideological roots. He examines the geopolitical motivations of the regional and international players in Syria in order to provide the context necessary for understanding the conflict.