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Bashar al-Assad will respect the UN resolution

Bashar al-Assad will respect the UN resolution

Bogdan U. October 4, 2013 0

Syria’s president has promised to respect the UN’s 2118 resolution and to collaborate with the international community in order that his country’s chemical weapons to be destroyed.  However, he said that his country will

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Finally, the Security Council deserves its name

Finally, the Security Council deserves its name

Bogdan U. September 29, 2013 0

The United Nations Security Council adopted unanimously in New York on Friday night, a resolution on Syria’s chemical weapons. The vote is a major diplomatic breakthrough taking into consideration that it’s the first resolution

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Syria’s background

Syria’s background

Bogdan U. September 7, 2013 0

“Once the centre of the Islamic Empire, Syria covers an area that has seen invasions and occupations over the ages, from Romans and Mongols to Crusaders and Turks. A country of fertile plains, high

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Sarin gas poisoned Syria

Sarin gas poisoned Syria

Bogdan U. September 7, 2013 0

“U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry announced on 1st of September that new laboratory results indicate that sarin nerve gas was unleashed last month in an attack in Syria that killed more than 1,400

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Crossing the Red Line

Crossing the Red Line

Bogdan U. September 7, 2013 0

If statements are easy to release, it’s much harder to back them up with strong actions. Especially in the context of confusion and tension that can be found in the area. In theory a

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Syria’s faith still unclear

Syria’s faith still unclear

Bogdan U. September 7, 2013 0

“Speeches by key leaders at the end of the G20 summit in St Petersburg have laid bare the bitter divisions over possible military action in Syria. Russian President Vladimir Putin restated his opposition to

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