In a united move, as many as 12 western nations including the United States have taken the decision to expel Syrian diplomats from their countries. This is in response to the Houla massacre last week that left over hundred villagers dead in Syria. The victims of the attack were mostly women and children. Shabiha militia, paramilitary group of Bashar Al-Assad government are thought to be behind the gruesome attack.
The gruesome killing which continued for two days, Friday and Saturday, at the Taldu village in Syria has drawn International attention as images of mutilated bodies of children circulated. Even long time ally, Russia, has condemned the killings of civilians and has called for independent investigation under the supervision of United Nations in Syria. Germany, Italy, France, Britain, Spain, Canada and the United States are some of the western countries that have decided to close out Syrian diplomats.
President Bashar Al-Assad of Syria blamed outsiders for the bloodshed, while Kofi Annan, the United Nations-Arab League envoy put the onus on the Syrian President to end the bloodshed and follow the peace plan.
While Britain has given three Syrian diplomats a week’s notice to pack off to Syria, the United States has given Syrian diplomat, Zouheir Jabbour, 72 hours.
It is of the general opinion that without armed intervention, diplomatic pressure and tough talk would make little headway with the Assad government. However, the White House has ruled out military action as it may lead to more violence and killings.
The gruesome killing which continued for two days, Friday and Saturday, at the Taldu village in Syria has drawn International attention as images of mutilated bodies of children circulated. Even long time ally, Russia, has condemned the killings of civilians and has called for independent investigation under the supervision of United Nations in Syria. Germany, Italy, France, Britain, Spain, Canada and the United States are some of the western countries that have decided to close out Syrian diplomats.
President Bashar Al-Assad of Syria blamed outsiders for the bloodshed, while Kofi Annan, the United Nations-Arab League envoy put the onus on the Syrian President to end the bloodshed and follow the peace plan.
While Britain has given three Syrian diplomats a week’s notice to pack off to Syria, the United States has given Syrian diplomat, Zouheir Jabbour, 72 hours.
It is of the general opinion that without armed intervention, diplomatic pressure and tough talk would make little headway with the Assad government. However, the White House has ruled out military action as it may lead to more violence and killings.
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