Speedy Measures to Compensate Citizens Affected As Result of the Events
Aug 05, 2012
DAMASCUS, (SANA)- Prime Minister Riyad Hijab highlighted the government and the civil society organizations’ responsibility to urgently provide aid to the citizens affected and displaced due to the acts of the armed terrorist groups in all the needed areas.
Hijab was speaking during a meeting on Sunday of the implementation committee and Ahl al-Sham Initiative committee at the Local Administration Ministry’s building.
The meeting, attended by a number of ministers, governors and heads of civil organizations, was held to discuss the measures taken towards implementing the plans for the reconstruction of the areas cleared of the armed groups and rehabilitation of infrastructure and service facilities to ensure the return of displaced citizens and providing aid to them.
The Prime Minister said that the responsibility on the long term requires providing a database to quantify the damage caused to the private buildings and properties to offer compensations properly.
He stressed the importance of speeding up the work of restoration and rehabilitation committees and workshops in the areas where security acts were finished, placing focus on electricity, sanitary, water and telephone services.
Hijab called on the governors to continue coordination with bodies concerned to secure access of the main food and oil materials to the needed cities, neighborhoods and areas.
The Premier agreed, upon the proposals and required needs, on starting granting prepayments to the citizens in compensation for the damage caused to their houses and providing financial aid to the civil and charity organizations to boost their contribution in this regard.
Hijab: Developing Agricultural Scientific Research and Resuming Loans to Empower Women in Rural Areas
In another context, Premier Hijab chaired a meeting to discuss the agricultural situation at which he stressed that the full attention given by the government to ensure the requirements of the agricultural sector being the skeleton of the national economy.
Hijab called for studying the appropriate mechanism to establish a commission to be charged with developing animal resources, activating agricultural product exchange agreements and boosting the process of marketing and exporting agricultural and animal products to foreign markets.
Agreement during the meeting was made on working to develop scientific research according to a timetable to help increase productivity, which would reflect positively on improving the living condition of producers and supporting agricultural production.
The Prime Minister also agreed on resuming granting of loans for developing and empowering women in rural areas and supporting poultry sector according to a memo to be prepared by the Ministry of Agriculture and Agrarian Reform.
He focused on work to increase the state’s contribution to the drought fund so as to improve its services and help to the producers.
Armed Forces Continue Chasing Gulf and Turkish Militias in Neighborhoods in Aleppo
Aug 05, 2012
PROVINCES, (SANA) – The armed forces in Aleppo on Sunday continued chasing down fleeing members of the Gulf and Turkish terrorist militias in a number of neighborhoods in the city, said SANA reporter.
He quoted a source in the province as saying that the inhabitants of al-Sayyid Ali neighborhood have repelled the terrorist militias in their neighborhood and drove them out.
The source added that armed forces units repelled and killed gunmen who had been stationed in the area around the Faculty of Science in teh city of Aleppo, noting that the gunmen included Afghani members.
The armed forces also clashed with an armed terrorist group in Bab al-Hadeed area, killing huge numbers of them and preventing them from reaching Aleppo’s Castle.
The source dismissed as baseless the news reports saying that the castle was shelled and that the gunmen entered it.
In Salah Eddin neighborhood, authorities pursued the terrorists and killed scores of Arab and foreign gunmen.
With the aid of locals, the army also clashed with and repelled a terrorist group that was trying to enter al-Hamidyyeh area and inflicted heavy losses upon them.
In al-Inzarat neighborhood, the army clashed with mercenary terrorists who were setting roadblocks and vandalizing public and private properties, killing scores of them and forcing the others to flee.
In the area of al-Kawakibi park, the armed forces carried out a “qualitative operation” in chasing the Gulf and Turkish terrorist militias killing a large number of their members, according to the source.
He also mentioned that the authorities succeeded, in cooperation with the residents, to eliminate the terrorists stationed in the area of Saif al-Dawleh market.
The source pointed out that the bodies of Turks were among the dead.
On the Aleppo-Raqqa road, the armed forces clashed with an armed group, arresting nine of its members and seizing four cars they were using along with a PKC machinegun, automatic rifles, grenades, explosive devices and ammo.
In Saif al-Dawla area in Aleppo, the armed forces clashed with an armed terrorist groups, killing and injuring scores of terrorists.
As part of their work to clear Salah Eddin neighborhood of terrorists, the armed forces engaged terrorist groups and killed and injured many of them.
Tens of Terrorists Killed of Arms Store Explosion in Homs
An arms store used by armed terrorist groups on Sunday burst out in Jouret Ashayah neighborhood in Homs, killing many terrorists.
An official source in the province told SANA reporter that the store was containing ammunition and explosive devices, pointing out that dozens of terrorists were killed and injured in the explosion, while the neighboring buildings got damaged.
In al-Houla area in Homs Countryside, authorities seized a Dacia car loaded with weapons, of which are Israeli snipers rifles and automatic rifles. The authorities arrested the terrorist driving the car and confiscated the weapons.
Terrorists Killed, Injured in al-Qseir, Homs
In as similar context, the source said that the authorities repelled armed terrorist groups attempting to attack law enforcement points in al-Qseir in Homs countryside last night.
Several terrorists were killed and injured during the clash, while other six members were arrested by the authorities who found explosive devices prepared for planting in the city streets.
Authorities clashed with an armed terrorist group driving a SUV car equipped with DShK machine guns in al-Qseir, killing and injuring dozens of them and destroying the car.
The bodies of the terrorists Mousab al-Zohouri, Saad-Eddin Hamoud and Shehada Akash were identified among the dead.
Authorities Arrest Terrorists in al-Sawaeq Neighborhood in Hama, Dismantle Tens of Explosive Devices
In Hama, the authorities arrested a group of terrorists in the neighborhood of al-Sawaeq and seized their weapons.
The authorities also dismantled tens of explosive devices in the neighborhood which were planted by armed terrorist groups to target citizens and law enforcement personnel.
Authorities Clash with Terrorists in Daraa, Arrest Several
In Daraa, authorities clashed with armed terrorist groups in al-Yadouda village and its farms in the countryside.
SANA reporter was informed that many terrorists were killed and injured while others were arrested.
Iranian Foreign Ministry: Iranians Who Were Abducted in Syria Are Not Military Personnel
Aug 05, 2012
TEHRAN, (SANA) – A source at the Iranian Foreign Ministry refuted allegations made by some mass media outlets claiming that the Iranians who were abducted in Syria are military personnel.
The source said that such allegations are completely baseless, and that making such allegations and the exploitation of this incident shows irresponsibility on the part of media outlets and has no justification.
The incident in question is the abduction of 48 Iranian visitors on their way to visit the shrine of al-Sayyede Zainab in Damascus by armed terrorists.
Iranian Defense Minister: The West and Pro-Zionist Countries Biggest Losers in any Intervention in Syria
Aug 05, 2012
TEHRAN, (SANA) – The Iranian Defense Minister Ahmad Wahidi warned against serious repercussions of any foreign military intervention in Syria and the arming of the terrorist groups in it.
Wahidi added that the region will face a bigger crisis if the foreign forces intervene in Syria, stressing that the West and countries which support the Zionist entity will be the biggest losers if it happened.
He said that the West is trying to create a new balance of power between the Israeli entity and the Islamic countries in the region through excluding Syria from the resistance front , which, he said, it will never happen.
Abdullahian: Terrorism in Syria Results from US and Some Countries Support to Smuggling Arms to Terrorists
For his part, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs, Hussein Amir Abdullahian, stressed that Iran and Russia share identical viewpoints on the situation in Syria, reiterating the two countries’ rejection of any foreign interference in Syria’s internal affairs.
In a statement to the Iranian News Agency (IRNA), Adbulahian who is visitng Russia said that the problem of terrorism in Syria can be attributed to the US and other countries’ vocal support to smuggling arms to terrorists in Syria.
Abdullahian said that Moscow and Tehran have mutual principles towards events in Syria as they stress the need for halting all terrorist acts in the country.
He added that the Iranian and Russian stances are based on the international standards and the necessity of defending the right of sovereign countries against any attack.
Abdullahian underlined Iran’s keenness on reaching a peaceful solution to the crisis in Syria, reiterating his country’s firm support to the reforms program announced by the Syrian leadership.
He regretted the attempt by some counties to destabilize security in Syria and then the whole region. Abdullahian condemned the foreign-backed terrorist groups which continue carrying out operations in Syria, expressing confidence that Syria will succeed in combating terrorism and terrorists as long based our knowledge of the Syrian people, army and government.
He called for preventing the movements of some foreign sides which aimed at foiling all projects to conduct the comprehensive national dialogue in Syria.
Abdullahian added that Iran and Moscow will spare no effort to make use of political solutions and utilize international capabilities to help Syria’s people and government get out of the current situation.
He said that Iran has repeatedly stressed during talks with all parties including the UN Special Envoy to Syria, Kofi Annan, that the only way to halt violence of the terrorists in Syria is to close borders and enhance border monitoring and control, adding that the problem is that some neighboring countries are not ready to do so, not to mention the US support to arms smuggling into Syria.
Regarding the possibility of any attack against Syria, Abdullahian said that such issue is out of question, adding that Syria will strongly respond to any attack against it taking into account its capabilities and full military readiness.
Mass Rally in Sydney in Solidarity with Syria
Aug 05, 2012
SYDNEY, (SANA) – More than 7000 Syrian, Arab and Australian people participated in the mass rally organized by “Australians for Syria” group in cooperation with other youth groups and figures from the Syrian and Arab communities in Australia.
Syria’s Honorary Consul to Sydney, Maher Dabbagh, said that the participants wanted to stress to the whole world that Syria is strong in the face of the most severe attack launched by the West and the oil monarchies.
The gathering crowds reiterated solidarity with Syria and their standing by its leadership, people and army, expressing thanks to the friendly countries over their stances towards Syria.
The participants toured main streets of Sydney City and stopped in front of the Office of the Australian Foreign Minister Bob Carr condemning the Australian official stance and Carr’s statements against Syria.
Palestinian Revolution Factions in Syria Condemn Attack on al-Yarmuk Camp
Aug 05, 2012
DAMASCUS, (SANA)- The Palestinian Revolution factions in Syria condemned the attack on al-Yarmuk Camp on August 2nd which caused a massacre that claimed the lives of many martyrs.
The factions stressed in a statement following a meeting on Saturday that the perpetrators of the massacre and those standing behinds them will not get away with it as they will be held accountable for their “horrible crime”.
They hailed Syria’s stances in support of the Palestinian people and their just cause, expressing hope that Syria and its people will overcome their ordeal and practice their national and pan-Arab role as usual.
The factions, comprising 15 factions, called for stopping the targeting of the Palestinians to draw them into the situation in Syria, stressing that the Palestinian people’s cause of restoring all the rights is a sacred one and could not be off the course.
Daily Mail: Britain Is Secretly Equipping Armed Groups in Syria with Latest Satellite Phones
Aug 05, 2012
LONDON, (SANA)- Britain is secretly providing the armed groups in Syria with the latest satellite phones that are designed to resist water, dust and shock, the British Daily Mail reported.
“The supply of the latest generation of handsets is part of the Foreign Office’s mission to mould militias into a coalition capable of governing the country,” said an article published on Sunday.
It highlighted that the phones that are being supplied to the terrorist groups are used by the Ministry of Defense as they are “designed for rugged environments and are shock, dust and water resistant.”
The newspaper cited British government sources as confirming that the “Foreign Office is teaching negotiation and ‘stabilisation’ skills to opposition leaders, and advising on how to address the Syrian people and international audiences,” a mission that “is complicated by the expansion of the conflict to all Syria’s major cities.”
The Daily Mail reported, according to military experts, that “the presence of Foreign Office officials and the provision of training and equipment to the opposition means that British Special Forces are likely to be operating in Syria.”
It indicated that teams from those units are believed to be infiltrating into Syria from their bases in Jordan.
The British newspaper quoted a former British Army commander, Richard Kemp, a former member of the Government’s Joint Intelligence Committee, as saying “The UK Government cannot give practical support to the rebels without a presence inside Syria, and any Foreign Office officials seeking to liaise with the opposition leaders would require close protection from Special Forces.”
British Foreign Secretary, William Hague, announced last week that Britain is stepping up what he called ‘practical help’ to the armed terrorist groups in Syria in the coming weeks.
Hague did not reveal the nature of this help, but said that more details on this additional support to the Syrian opposition will be provided soon.
Family of Golan Arrested Doctor Hold Israeli Authorities, Intl Organizations Responsible for Son Abduction
Aug 05, 2012
QUNEITRA, (SANA) – Family of Golan physician, Eyad al-Jouhari, arrested by the authorities of the Israeli occupation, placed on international human rights and law organizations the full responsibility after the occupation rejected to brief the family and the International Red Cross Organization on his health conditions.
The freed prisoner, Radwan al-Jouhari, brother of the doctor, told SANA reporter that his brother was arrested on July 16th of 2011 while he was crossing to the occupied Golan after graduation from Damascus University.
He described the arrest as a kidnapping operation, rejecting all accusations and charges made against his brother by the Israeli authorities, stressing that affiliation to homeland is “non-negotiable.”
Quneitra Governor, Malek Mohammad Ali, called upon international humanitarian and law organizations to take a firm stance against the continuous Israeli violations against the people of the Syrian Golan, such as burying chemical and nuclear waste in its land and stealing its water and ruins amidst international silence.
The raciest Zionist court in al-Nassera city extended the arrest period of the Syrian doctor from the occupied village of Majdal Shams to August 9th of 2012 according to a list of racist accusations including dealing with homeland during his years of study.
Al-Jouhari entered Damascus University in 2002 and graduated in 2009 . He worked in Damascus hospitals. The occupying Israeli authorities arrested him while returning to Golan with his wife in June of 2011.
The Israeli authorities took the doctor to unknown destination, refusing to tell his family about his health conditions.