Monday 1 August 2011

NATO Chief: "Two conditions are not met" for a NATO intervention in Syria

FLC

"In Libya, we're carrying out an operation based on a clear UN mandate. We have the support of countries in the region. These two conditions are not met in Syria," Rasmussen told France's Midi Libre regional daily. Rasmsussen was quoted in French as condemning "Syrian security forces' violent acts that target the population" the day after almost 140 people died in what militants called one of the bloodiest days since protests started mid-March. European nations have been calling for an urgent meeting of the UN Security Council, which has not yet been able to agree even on a statement on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's crackdown against opponents. Russia and China have threatened to veto any formal resolution against Assad..."

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