At least 18 killed by Syrian security forces on Saturday

Syrian security forces have killed at least 18 civilians on Saturday, nearly all in the central region of Homs, the Syrian Revolution General Commission, a coalition of dozens opposition groups-reported.

Observatory for Human Rights earlier reported that 12 civilians were killed in (more…)

Australia: Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad ’should be tried’

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad should face trial at a UN court over the “brutal” treatment of his people, Australia’s foreign minister says.

Kevin Rudd said incidents such as the alleged torture and murder of a 13-year-old boy by security forces had robbed Mr Assad of any legitimacy. (more…)

Syria denies torturing 13 year old boy

Syria said on Wednesday that Hamzah al Khateeb, 13, the boy opposition activists charged Syrian security forces had tortured to death, had in fact died from bullet wounds.

‘All the accusations are pure lies,’ the official news Agency SANA said. (more…)

Editorial: Washington should plan for a post-Assad Syria

Last week, U.S. President Barack Obama gave Syrian President Bashar al-Assad an ultimatum: Lead a transition to democracy, or, “get out of the way.”

Syrian security forces kill 8 protesters , 1 near Lebanon borders

Syrian security forces opened fire on anti-government demonstrations Friday, killing at least eight people as thousands took to the streets despite the near-certainty they will face gunfire, tear gas and stun guns, human rights activists and witnesses said. (more…)

At least 3 protesters killed in southern Syria by security forces

Security forces killed at least three people in Syria on Friday as the country braced for more protests after the weekly Muslim prayers, with pro-reform activists reaching out to the army to join their 10-week uprising. (more…)

Nasrallah: Israel is weaker than a spider web

Hezbollah chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah appeared on TV via video link on Wednesday the day which marks the 11th anniversary of Israel’s 2000 withdrawal from Lebanon.

Israel withdrew on May 25 after 22 years of occupation. Hezbollah was credited by all the Lebanese for liberating south Lebanon but has since fallen from grace by its own hands (more…)

Syrian children orphaned By crackdown escape to Lebanon

A bloody crackdown by Syrian troops sent four children fleeing their hometown, sometimes crawling across the mountainous terrain between Lebanon and Syria, in a frantic effort to get to safety. (more…)

National dialogue in syria is admission of defeat, interview

Vladimir Ahmedov, a Russian expert in Middle East and North Africa said in an interview that for Syria the idea of a national dialogue is on par with an admission of defeat.

Jumblatt urges Assad to implement radical changes

Progressive Socialist Party leader MP Walid Jumblatt who recently switched alliance from March 14 to Syria urged Syrian President Bashar Assad in his weekly editorial to take “immediate measures in implementing radical change to confront the challenges facing Syria.” (more…)