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Violence continues in Homs, but U.N. peacekeepers still hope to save Syria

Syria’s been practically at war with itself for more than a year. U.N. peacekeepers have moved in to try and put a stop to the violence, but so far it persists. But they still have hope. The full 300-strong contingent is expected to be deployed soon.

Syria signals its acceptance of U.N.-backed six-step proposal to end violence

Syrian rebels withdraw from Baba Amr; Syrian Army bars Red Cross from entering

Syrian citizen-journalist also among dead in Homs

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Syria Crisis: On the Streets of Homs

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Syria Accepts UN Plan that Includes Daily Ceasefire

According to a spokesman for UN envoy Kofi Annan,  Syria has accepted a United Nations plan to end bloodshed in the country. The plan includes a daily two-hour ceasefire by Syrian security forces to evacuate the injured and provide humanitarian aid. This plan comes as President Bashar al-Assad has traveled to the besieged Baba Amr neighborhood […]

Stories from Syrian Refugees

Horrific stories are emerging from thousands of refugees streaming out of Syria into Lebanon. The refugees tell of summary executions and torture. The International Red Cross remains outside Baba Amr in Homs, despite being given the green light to enter five days ago. Paul Wood, correspondent for our partner the BBC, reports from outside Homs. […]

Russia’s Strategy in Syria

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UK Prime Minister David Cameron told Syria’s “criminal regime” that it must face justice “for the blood that is on your hands”. He also urged Russia and China to look hard at the suffering in Syria and reconsider their support for the Syrian government.

Syrian Rebels Withdraw From Homs

Global Politics

The deadly siege of Homs lasted 27 days. It ended Thursday with rebels in the Syrian city announcing a “tactical” retreat, essentially handing victory to the government, which bombarded rebel-held parts of Homs daily for much of the past month.

Syrian Citizen-Journalist Rami al-Sayyed Dies During Homs Shelling

Global Politics

Rami al-Sayed was a key provider of online videos showing the Syrian government’s bombardment of the central city of Homs until his death on Tuesday.

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