US Officials: Washington Decided to Include Jabhet al-Nasra in Terrorist Organizations List
Dec 05, 2012
WASHINGTON DC, (SANA) – US officials said on Wednesday that the US Administration decided to include Jabhet al-Nasra, which is affiliated with Al Qaeda, on the list of terrorist organizations.
Associated Press quoted the officials as saying that this step entails freezing the funds and assets of Jabhet al-Nasra in the US and bodies that are under US judicial jurisdiction, in addition to preventing US citizens from providing this terrorist group with financial supports.
The officials who requested that their names be withheld said that the US Administration hopes that this step would encourage other countries to take similar steps and prevent people from joining this blacklisted group.
The officials said that the US Administration planned to announce this officially this week, but decided to postpone the announcement until it reassures Syrian opposition leaders that this action isn’t directed against them.
Armed Forces Eliminate Jabhat al-Nusra Terrorists, Destroy 23 Caliber Gun-Equipped Vehicle in Damascus Countryside
Dec 05, 2012
PROVINCES, (SANA) – Units of the Armed Forces continued on Wednesday pursuing Jabhat al-Nusra terrorists and destroyed a vehicle equipped with 23 caliber cannon, three motorcycles and a van and eliminated all terrorists onboard in al-Ateibeh town in Damascus countryside.
An official source told SANA reporter that a unit of the Armed Forces eliminated terrorists in Zamalka town as they were perpetrating acts of killing and sabotage.
Terrorists Hassan Bakir, Milad Khallaq, Mohammad Maghmoumeh, Khaled Abdul-Aziz and Yehya al-Iassa were identified among the terrorists who were killed.
The source said that the Armed Forces clashed with terrorist groups near al-Zaiytoun roundabout and the Finance Building, al-Kournish Square in Aqraba town.
It added that the clashes resulted in killing many terrorists, including Abdullah al-Naqib, Mahmoud Khoulani, Mohammad Ibrahim Ma’atouq and Anas Abdul-Razzaq al-Naqqab.
The source indicated that the armed forces restored security to Aqraba town and its surrounding after dealing a series of painful blows to the terrorist gatherings in the area.
In a relevant context, an army unit killed a number of terrorists in Shabaa. Terrorist Ahmad Abboud Mashhadani, Khaled Eido Shammout, Abdullah Ammouri, Zaher Abdel-Qader Diab and Yehya al-Zain were identified among the dead.
In Beit Sahm, terrorists Adel al-Asali, Samer al-Sukkari and Bassam al-Barbari were killed.
A unit of the armed forces killed all members of an armed terrorist group at al-Kshak Street in al-Hejjeira town in al-Sayyeda Zainab area, including non-Syrians.
Jabhat al-Nusra affiliated terrorist Mohammad Mustafa and another terrorist called Abu Huzaifa, from Libya, and terrorists Mahmoud Khalili, Nasr Khalifeh and Khaled al-Ajrami, the leader of the so-called “al-Golan Battalion” were killed.
In al-Tadamun neighborhood in Damascus, a unit of the Armed Forces clashed with a terrorist group, killing and injuring many of its members.
Terrorist Attack against Aleppo Gas Station Puts 1,050 Megawatt out of Service
Terrorists attacked Aleppo gas station which feeds turbines to generate electric power in the city, putting 1,050 megawatt out of service.
In a statement to SANA, Minister of Electricity, Imad Khamis, said the terrorists fired shells on the fuel depots at the station, adding that the terrorist attack led to power outage in a number of areas in Aleppo city.
He said that the power outage will continue around the clock in some areas in the city.
The Army continues its national Duty in Aleppo and its Countryside
The armed forces today continued their pursuit operations against terrorists of al-Qaeda-liked Jabhat al-Nusra and their gatherings in Aleppo and its countryside, carrying out qualitative operations leading to the killing of tens of terrorists.
An official source told SANA reporter that units of the armed forces targeted terrorists in Darert Ezza, Handarat, Banes Village, Tal Shaer in Aleppo countryside , killing tens of terrorists and injuring many others in addition to destroying their cars.
In Assfeira area, a unit of the army destroyed a number of dens for terrorists and three cars equipped with weapons and munitions in addition to destroying terrorists’ gatherings in Kfar Naha.
In the city of Aleppo, the Army destroyed gatherings of terrorists in al-Shaar, Vegetable market , Masaken Hananou, Bustan al-Qasr, al-Kalasa and Antayia Door.
Meanwhile, the armed forces pursued terrorists in Bustan al-Basha, killing tens of terrorists and injuring many others, destroying their gatherings.
Armed Forces Kill leader of an armed terrorist group and a number of terrorists in Homs
The Army today carried out qualitative operations against terrorists of Jabhat al-Nusra in Homs and its countryside, inflicting heavy losses upon them.
An official source told SANA reporter that a unit of the Army eliminated tens of terrorists in Jisr al-Qantara in in al-Qseir.
The source added that another army unit killed leader of an armed group and all its members at Jourat al-Shaiyah in Homs.
A citizen Martyred, his Son Injured by Terrorists’ Gunfire in Hasaka
Citizen Abdel-Ahad Bashoura was martyred while his son Yousef was injured by terrorists’ gunfire in Masaken al-Mahatta area in Hasaka city.
A source in the province told SANA reporter that Abdel-Ahad died of a gunshot wound to the head while his son was admitted to hospital, adding that the child is in a critical health condition.
The locals said that the terrorists blocked the way of Bashoura and his son while on their way home, opened fire on them and fled away.
The Army destroys cars carrying a group of terrorists on Qastal Maaf road in Lattakia
A unit of the Army today destroyed 4 cars carrying a group of terrorists on Qastal Maaf road in Lattakia countryside.
A source in Lattakia told SANA reporter that ten terrorists were killed in the operation.
Al-Moallem: Syria Defends its People against Armed Terrorist Attacks
DAMASCUS, (SANA) – Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign and Expatriates Minister, Walid al-Moallem, stressed that Syria is defending its people against the armed terrorist attacks and the terrorists who come from several countries.
Meeting Commissioner-General of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) Filippo Grandi on Wednesday, the two sides reviewed cooperation between Syria and the organization in light of the attack launched against Syria.
Minister al-Moallem stressed that Syria will not delay in providing help to the UNRWA.
Al-Moallem briefed Grandi on the conspiracy hatched against Syria, indicating that the armed terrorist groups are destroying the infrastructure of the Syrian economy, terrifying civilians, killing them and committing crimes against them in line with the war they waged against the Syrian Arab Army.
He referred to the terrorist attack against al-Bteiha School in al-Wafideen Camp in Damascus Countryside on Tuesday which led to the martyrdom of nine students and a teacher.
In turn, Grandi expressed appreciation for the aid provided by the Syrian government to the Palestinian refugees.
He stressed that the UNRWA is still working in Syria, rejecting all attempts to get the Palestinian refugees involved in the crisis in Syria.
Grandi added that the Palestinians’ main cause is their adherence to the Palestinian people’s legitimate rights.
Earlier, Deputy Foreign and Expatriates Minister Fayssal Mikdad met Grandi. Mikdad stressed the importance of preserving the UNRWA services provided to the Palestinian refugees.
Information Minister: Escalation of Media Campaign against Syria is due to Armed Terrorist Groups’ Defeat
Dec 05, 2012
DAMASCUS, (SANA) – Minister of information, Omran al-Zoubi, stressed that the escalation of the frantic media campaign launched by the conspirators against Syria is because their armed terrorist groups are being defeated under the strikes of the Syrian Arab army which is making progress in all areas.
Al-Zoubi’s remarks came as the Balance and Budget Committee at the People’s Assembly was discussing the Information Ministry’s report on its investment plan for the year 2013 which amounts to SYP 1,986 billion.
He pointed out to the necessity of supporting the various establishments affiliated with the Information Ministry in light of a plan to establish media centers in cooperation between the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) and the General Establishment of Radio and TV and supporting the media center in Moscow.
Al-Zoubi noted the importance of moral and financial support given to the Ministry through the People’s Assembly in spite of the economic challenges and their repercussions on the budget.
The Minister added that the Information Ministry needs more expenses currently due to the enormous damages which hit its establishments and infrastructure as a result of the armed terrorist groups’ attacks on the Syrian Arab TV and al-Ikhbariya channel, in addition to the need to produce films that suit the current stage.
He pointed out that the Government Statement concerning the Information Ministry focuses on working to change the conception of media to become “the media of the state, institutions, citizens and genuine issues of the people.”
Al-Zoubi added that the media should express the reality and aspirations of the citizens, pointing out that the current crisis imposed new standards to deal with corruption.
He reiterated that there is no ‘veto’ against anyone to appear in the public media, calling on all members of the People’s Assembly to be guests on the national media.
The Minister stressed that Syria has never been fragmented or changed throughout history, adding that the new attempts of the conspirators against Syria will not succeed in spite of the high cost of destruction and sabotage.
He pointed out that the Ministry has alternatives in case Eutelsat ceased transmission of the Syrian channels because of the sanctions imposed on the national media means, explaining that the Russian satellite EM44 will broadcast the Syrian channels without changing the dish.
Interpositions of the Balance and Budget committee members focused on the necessity of producing TV programs that face the conspiracy hatched against Syria and supporting the Syrian drama morally and financially.
They called for training media staff and increasing the number of reporters and extending TV and radio centers.
Directors of media institutions reviewed the work situation of their institutions and the challenges they are facing.
Director-General of the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) stressed that the Agency has field reporters who accompany the Syrian Arab army units in all provinces to relay the true image of what is happening.
He pointed out that the agency is working on new projects to be implemented next year concerning launching a satellite channel in cooperation with the Information Ministry and the Syrian Arab TV, in addition to establishing a new website.
For his part, Director-General of the General Commission of Radio and TV said the ministry and the commission are working to update news programs, pointing out that the sabotage which hit the radio and TV centers hindered the flow of information from these centers.
UN Secretary General Calls for Political Solution in Syria and Ending Violence and Battles in It
Dec 05, 2012
KUWAIT, (SANA) – UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called for reaching a political solution in Syria and ceasing violence immediately in it.
In a press conference in Kuwait on Wednesday, Ki-moon said that violence and battles must stop immediately in Syria, and that the military option cannot be a sure solution, affirming that all unresolved issues must be dealt with through political means.
He said that the continuation of the crisis in Syria is utterly unacceptable, voicing concern over the escalating situation in it.
Ki-moon is visiting Kuwait as part of a tour in the region. He is due to visit Bagdhad on Thursday.
UN: Armed Opposition in Syria Pose Threat to Peacekeeping Forces in the Golan
Dec 05, 2012
NEW YORK, (SANA) –United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Hervé Ladsous, said that the armed opposition in Syria pose a threat to the safety of the international forces stationed in the occupied Syrian Golan.
In a press conference held on Wednesday in Paris, Ladsous said that the situation in Syria “sparked a cascade of insecurity which has had consequences highlighted by the presence of armed groups belonging to the Syrian opposition in the disengagement zones.”
He added “we will reinforce security, most notably with armored vehicles and we plan to send more political advisers to analyze the situation on the ground.”
Larijani: Solution in Syria Should be through Dialogue, Halting Terrorism
Dec 05, 2012
TEHRAN, (SANA) – Speaker of Iranian Shura Council, Ali Larijani stressed that the solution in Syria should be through national dialogue among the Syrians, in addition to halting terrorism and stopping the arms and money supply to the terrorists.
Larijani remarks came during a meeting with the Syrian Agriculture and Agrarian Reform, Subhi al-Abdullah, in Tehran.
He stressed that Syria is facing a huge conspiracy and it is paying the price of its stances in support of the resistance, adding that “we should support Syria because it is in the front line.
Larijani asserted the need for conducting the national dialogue away from foreign intervention, reiterating the Shura Council’s support to the Iranian government’s decisions in support of the Syrian government and people.
He pointed out to the enemies’ frustration over the steadfastness of the Syrian people in the face of the western-U.S. targeting of their country.
In turn, Minister al-Abdullah stressed the Syrian government’s determination to carry out reforms and confront terrorism which targets the Syrian people and their properties and infrastructure, adding that the government has called for holding a dialogue under the umbrella of the homeland.
Al-Abdullah reviewed what has been achieved over the past two days in terms of cooperation with Iranian institutions in the field of agriculture, food industries and livestock.
He underlined the importance of unifying efforts to push bilateral cooperation forward and strengthen Syria’s steadfastness against what it is facing.
Minister al-Abdullah and the accompanying delegation held several talks with his Iranian counterpart Sadeq Khalilian, with the two sides stressing the need for activating trade exchange in the field of agricultural fertilizers, olive oil and citrus.
Rahimi: Dialogue is the Only Way to Resolve Crisis in Syria
In a speech during the 11th meeting of the Prime Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member countries in the Kyrgyz capital of Bishkek, Iranian Vice President Mohammad-Reza Rahimi said that the crisis in Syria can only be solved through political methods and dialogue.
Rahimi warned against the consequences of arming terrorist groups in Syria and the militarization of the crisis, affirming that is doesn’t help resolve the situation; rather it makes the situation in the region more complicated and expands violence.
Russian Foreign Ministry: Targeting Children in Syria Unjustified, Terrorists and Foreign Powers are Responsible
Dec 05, 2012
MOSCOW, (SANA) – The Russian Foreign Ministry said targeting children at school in Syria is unjustified and terrorists and the foreign powers which support them are to blame for this.
The Russian Ministry’s remarks came in a statement commenting on the armed terrorist group’s firing shells on a school in al-Wafideen Camp in Damascus Countryside yesterday.
The statement pointed out that there is no justification whatsoever for killing children and destroying schools and hospitals, adding that those who carry out these terrorist acts are criminals and deserve the harshest penalties and the foreign sides which support the terrorists are to blame.
The Russian Foreign Ministry expressed condolences to the families of all children who were martyred and condemned all forms of terrorism.
9 children and a teacher were martyred as terrorists targeted with shells a school in al-Wafideen Camp in Damascus Countryside