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U.S.: Syrian Military Violating Ceasefire, Attacking Aid Workers


(Foreign Policy) Josh Rogin - USAID reported in detail at the end of April on the extensive attacks perpetrated by Syrian government troops (SARG) in direct violation of the "cease-fire" there. UN "observers report that SARG forces have not withdrawn heavy weapons from urban centers - a condition of the UN and Arab League-supported ceasefire and peace plan that went into effect on April 12." USAID reported that government forces attacked a Syrian Arab Red Crescent vehicle on April 24 that was evacuating wounded civilians in Douma, a suburb of Damascus, killing one aid volunteer and injuring three.
2012-05-15 00:00:00
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