Posted on 12/19/2011 2:44:37 PM PST by Eleutheria5
A report from Syria Monday night said that soldiers loyal to President Bashar al-Assad had opened fire on between 60 and 70 soldiers who attempted to leave the country in order to join opposition forces. Human rights groups in contact with Syrian rebels said that forces had killed over 30 people earlier in the day. The revelations on the murder of the soldiers came after Syria signed a deal to allow Arab League observers into the country. The observers would ensure that soldiers do not attack civilians, and that civilian protests do not erupt into violence.
(Excerpt) Read more at israelnationalnews.com ...
It would seem fair for a miltary to fire upon its deserters lest they become “the enemy”.
Things fall apart. The centre cannot hold.
That post might come back to haunt you should our own begin fleeing rule by Mordor-on-the-Potomac.
Al Jazeera this afternoon was reporting that 100 Syrians were killed on Monday, with about 72 of them military defectors.
Thanks Eleutheria5.
Alawite Ba’athists vs Muslim Brotherhood. There are no good guys.
That post might come back to haunt you should our own begin fleeing rule by Mordor-on-the-Potomac.
Draw a line in the sand and choose. Why wait for an election that will not change anything?
The system still works, even if somewhat badly. It is still time to use the ballot box rather than the ammo box.
This article is about soldiers leaving the Syrian army and how that army is dealing with that situation. How did you manage to morph the topic?
I didn’t morph the topic.
I hope the next election makes all your dreams come true.
The entire problem comes down to personal accountability.
I see millions of people with none. You there?
I’m going to live forever. Just not in this shithole.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.