Syria

Syrian pressured by band of brothers

The government in Syria has agreed, in principle, to allow observers from the Arab League into the country. The main goal of the observers is to try to help stop the bloodshed occurring in Syria. The cause of the bloodshed is protests calling for a change in Syrian government. The Syrian government has asked for unspecified amendments to be made to the proposal. This comes after reports of an estimated 3,500 people being killed since the protests started in March.

I think that the Syrian government agreeing to the proposal at all is a step in the right direction. I do not, however, think that agreement is independent of the fact that the Arab League suspended Syria on Wednesday. This “acceptance” comes amid requests by Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and four other Arab countries to accept the agreement. I think this shows that on some level, it doesn’t matter what your skin color, language, or religion is, human kind has seen enough violence and bloodshed amongst the people of Earth, and is ready to really try and solve tough problems for all peoples without resorting to violence.

Identity

http://www.aljazeera.com/news/middleeast/2011/11/2011111842040278199.html

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-15791532

November 18, 2011 at 09:01 am