AMMAN (Reuters) – Syrian security forces killed eight more protesters and an Arab League organization urged Arab monitors to leave Syria, saying unrelenting bloodshed made a mockery of their mission.
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Syria’s Assad denies he ordered crackdown
Reuters – Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has denied ordering a crackdown against anti-government protesters, telling ABC News that most people who died in the unrest were his troops and supporters.
Syria troops have killed more than 250 children, UN report finds
Syrian security forces have committed “crimes against humanity” since widespread anti-government protests began in March, according to a damning UN report (pdf) that will add to the mounting pressure on the president, Bashar al-Assad.
Arab League approves Syria sanctions
LA Times – The Arab League overwhelmingly approved sanctions Sunday against Syria to pressure Damascus to end its deadly eight-month crackdown on dissent, an unprecedented move by the League against an Arab state.
Syria accused of crimes against humanity
• Tens of thousands of people took to the streets to protest against the regime of president Bashar al-Assad despite an increase in the government’s crackdown against demonstrations. Protests even occurred in the Baba Amro destrict of Homs which has seen the most violence in recent weeks.
EU moves towards further sanctions on Syria, Iran
(Reuters) – The European Union is set next week to consider blacklisting the Syrian central bank as well as imposing sanctions against more Iranian individuals, according to sources on Wednesday familiar with the situation.
Crackdown Hurts Syria’s Economy
Ben Gilbert, VOA, Beirut, Lebanon The bloody crackdown ordered by President Bashar al-Assad against protesters throughout Syria is having an effect on the nation’s economy. International condemnation of the military assaults have prompted trading partners in Europe and elsewhere to hold off on business dealings, and tourists have been scared away.
Iranian MP warns against “absolute” support for Syria
Iranian MP Ahmad Avayi has warned against giving “absolute” support to the Syrian government, maintaining that the protests are legitimate popular movements staged by “pious people.”
Target Syria, Iran together, lawmakers say
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 (UPI) — Syria and Iran are “partners in crime” and should be targeted equally by direct sanctions from Washington, a U.S. lawmaker said.
Even Iran, Syria’s best friend, urges Assad to ease crackdown
The Christian Science Monitor – Iran implored Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to listen to the ‘legitimate demands’ of protesters, warning that a failure to do so could lead to the regime’s collapse and broader regional turmoil.