Army Forces Kill Tens of terrorists, Confiscate Their Weapons and Destroy DSHK-Equipped Cars in Different Syrian areas
Oct 22, 2012
PROVINCES, (SANA)- Armed Forces units on Monday eliminated tens of terrorists during their operations to clear Aleppo and its countryside from terrorists groups.
An Armed Forces unit carried out a series of operations against terrorist gatherings enar Jamal Mosque, Souq al-Jalloum and Souq Sukkar in al-Kallaseh area in Aleppo city, killing tens of terrorists including a sniper.
Other units destroyed terrorist hideouts near the old impound lot in Bustan al-Qasser, Bab Antakya, al-Aqaba, Haret al-Shahadin and al-Marje roundabout, inflicting heavy losses upon the terrorists.
Terrorist Adnan Farroukh who commands a terrorist group was killed as he was attempting to flee to Turkey after sustaining injuries in Sleiman al-Halabi area in Aleppo. His entire group was eliminated by the Armed Forces.
In the town of Qabtan al-Jabal in Aleppo countryside, an Armed Forces Unit eliminated a terrorist group which was attacking locals and their properties.
Explosive planted by armed group under a car at East Rukn al-Dina neighborhood in Damascus detonated, causing no causalities
An explosive planted by an armed terrorist group under a car at East Rukn al-Dina neighborhood in Damascus was detonated today, causing no causalities.
A source at Damascus Police told SANA reporter that the explosion caused material losses to the car.
Army Foils Terrorists’ infiltration attempt to Harem, Idleb Countryside
In cooperation with the families of Harem region in Idleb countryside, a unity of the Syrian Army foiled an infiltration attempt by an armed terrorist group to enter the region, killing all the terrorists.
A source in Idleb told SANA reporter that big quantities of weapons were confiscated from members of the armed group.
It added that other Army units destroyed terrorist gatherings at al-Alani town in Salkin, dismantling tens of explosives planted by the terrorists in the surroundings of Ma’arat al-Numan.
Armed Forces Target Terrorists and Eliminate Them in Deir Ezzor
A unit of the Armed Forces on Monday targeted terrorists’ gathering in al-Hussainieh in Deir Ezzor countryside, killing a number of the terrorists and wounding others.
An official source told SANA reporter that the army personnel destroyed two cars which the terrorists were using for transporting ammunition and weapons.
Another unit of the Armed Forces clashed with terrorists who attempted to infiltrate al-Jbeileh neighborhood and Fouad Cinema Street in the city of Deir Ezzor .
The clash resulted in the killing of a number of terrorists and the injuring of others.
A unit of the Armed Forces clashed with terrorists in Ali Beik neighborhood in Deir Ezzor and killed a number of them and injured others.
A unit of the armed forces killed terrorists in al-Jbeileh and Ghassan Abboud roundabout in Deir Ezzor. Terrorists Eliminated and Their Vehicles Destroyed in Abukamal Area
An Armed Forces unit targeted a terrorist group in Abukamal area in Deir Ezzor countryside.
An official source told SANA that the operation resulted in killing and injuring a large number of terrorists and the destruction of the vehicles they were using, adding that one of the injured terrorists is Ahmad Abdelrazzaq Mattar who is one of the most dangerous terrorists.
Armed Forces Units Eliminate Terrorist Groups in Damascus Countryside
During its pursuit of terrorists in Erbin area in Damascus Countryside, an armed forces unit eliminated a terrorist group, killing all its members and confiscating their weapons and ammunition.
An official source told SANA that a unit of the armed forces destroyed two cars equipped with machineguns with the terrorists inside them.
Another Armed Forces unit eliminated an armed terrorist group which was terrorizing locals in the town of Harasta in Damascus countryside.
An official source told SANA’s correspondent that one of the most dangerous wanted terrorists in the area was killed in the operation.
On a relevant note, terrorists fired RPG rounds at the Police Hospital in Harasta, firing four RPG rounds at the hospital’s 7th floor. There were no casualties among patients or the medical staff, and only material damages were caused.
Armed Forces Inflect Heavy Losses Upon Terrorists in Homs
Units of the Armed Forces targeted terrorists’ gatherings in al-Sultanieh neighborhood in Homs and in al-Bahsat neighborhood near Qattineh Lake in the province countryside, inflicting heavy losses upon the terrorists.
SANA reporter quoted a source in the province as saying that a number of terrorists were killed and others were injured, adding that their weapons were seized or destroyed.
Terrorists Rob Ghabagheb Dispensary in Daraa Countryside, Loot its Contents
An armed terrorist group robbed a dispensary in Ghabagheb town in al-Sanamin area in Daraa countryside and looted its contents.
SANA reporter quoted a source in the province as saying that the armed group looted all the contents of the dispensary including medicine and medical equipment and supplies.
Authorities Seize Israeli-Made Weapons in Hasaka Countryside
Authorities confiscated various types of Israeli-made rifles and machineguns used by an armed terrorist group on the Hasaka-Deir Ezzor Highway.
An official source told SANA that authorities clashed with members of the terrorist group, killing many of them and arresting others , adding that they seized Israeli-made machineguns and rifles, an RPG launcher and a large amount of ammunition.
Authorities Arrest Terrorists, Confiscate Weapons and Ammo in Hama Countryside
The authorities raided a terrorist hideout in the village of al-Qaramtah in Mhardeh area in Hama countryside, arresting a number of wanted terrorists and confiscating weapons and ammo.
The confiscated items include pump-action shotguns and a hunting rifle, in addition to a communication device.
Similarly, the authorities raided another terrorist hideout in the town of Maazraf in Mhardeh area, confiscating munitions.
Terrorists Kidnap Daraa Attorney General
An armed terrorist group kidnapped on Monday the Attorney General in Daraa, Tayseer al-Smadi.
A source in the province told SANA that six terrorists kidnapped al-Smadi near the Civil Court of First Instance and took him to an unknown place.
People’s Assembly Condemns the Canadian Foreign Ministry’s rejection to Give Entry visa to the Syrian delegation to IPU Assembly
Oct 22, 2012
DAMASCUS, (SANA)-People’s Assembly on Monday condemned the stance of the Canadian Foreign Ministry’s rejection to offer entry visa to the Assembly’s delegation to participate in the activities of the 127th session of the International Parliamentary Union (IPU) being held in Quebec between the 21st to the 26th of October.
At a press conference, members of the delegation considered that the Canadian Foreign Ministry’s rejection to offer visa indicates to plotted intentions by the Canadian authorities to make Syria absent from this important international meeting and give no opportunity to show the Syrian viewpoint towards the terrorists acts in the country.
The MPs underlined that this stance is a dangerous precedent in the dealing of a host country with members of the IPU which will result negative repercussions on the process of the IPU.
For his part, MP Arkan Nasr said that the People’s Assembly hoped that the IPU deal in responsibility and objectivity with the developments of events in Syria, condemn the terror practiced by the armed terrorist groups and the misleading media campaigns of a number of mass media.
“The People’s Assembly has indented to present a draft resolution which asserts the respect for Syria sovereignty, independence and keeping its territorial integrity as well as realizing an international parliamentary understanding to achieve security, stability in the country, stop bloodshed and terrifying the innocents,” Nasr added.
Other MPs stressed that the attempts of a number of countries to suspend Syria membership at the IPU is a dangerous precedent in the process of the Union’s work which will have negative repercussions on the mechanisms of its work and the goals which it was found for, represented by boosting cooperation among the parliaments to achieve security and peace among the world nations.
Maria Sa’ada, for her part, read the speech of the delegation that was decided to attend the meetings of the IPU which calls upon it to support the Syrian people, defend their rights and freedom, adding that evaluating the legitimacy of any elected parliament is considered as a flagrant intervention in the principle of sovereignty.
The People’s Assembly said in its speech that Syria recognizes the opposition powers as the constitution offers the right of the parties’ legitimacy and political pluralism.
It wondered “is that a revolution which encourages the killing of the Syrian to his brother, instigates sedition, fund or arm the armed terrorist groups.”
Al-Halqi: Government Working to Maintain Economic Situation and Provide Basic Needs to Citizens
Oct 22, 2012
DAMASCUS, (SANA) – Members of the General Council of the General Federation of Trade Unions on Monday focused on the necessity of working as one team to overcome the difficulties facing Syria and its people, particularly as the crisis affected all life junctures.
During the concluding session which was attended by Prime Minister Wael al-Halqi and Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, Minister of Internal Trade and Consumer Protection Kadri Jamil, in addition to other ministers, members of the General Council stressed appreciation of the great sacrifices offered by the Armed Forces to protect the homeland and citizens.
Prime Minister al-Halqi said in a speech that the Government is currently working to maintain the economic situation and provide basic and living needs to citizens.
Al-Halqi pointed out to the Government’s care for the displaced citizens concerning the provision of housing, schools and food and health baskets.
He added that the Government allocated SYP 1,2 billion to compensate the affected buildings, and the Government will allocate SYP 30 billion next year.
For his part, Deputy Prime Minister Kadri Jamil pointed out that the Government is working according to its governmental statement as it focuses on the urgent issues which require a solution.
He added that the government is working to defend the purchasing value of the Syrian pound and to cut down on its deterioration.
He stressed the necessity of enhancing the role of the working class in the Syrian society to serve the current circumstances, calling for citizens’ participation in sponsoring markets.
Lavrov: President al-Assad Enjoys the Support of the Majority of Syrian People
Oct 22, 2012
MOSCOW, (SANA) –Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov said that President Bashar al-Assad enjoys the support of the majority of the Syrian people, and constitutes a guarantee of security and stability in Syria.
The Russian Russkaya Gazeta newspaper quoted Lavrov as saying that “the Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is supported by the majority of the Syrian people, and he is the guarantee of the safety of minorities in Syria who have been living there for hundreds of years.”
He added that the Europeans admit that more than a third of the Syrian people back President al-Assad ”because he won’t allow Syria to become a place where minorities cannot live side by side with their fellow Syrian citizens.”
Lavrov considered the accusations leveled at Syria and President al-Assad as a cover-up of a big geopolitical game that seeks to redraw the Middle East map, through which various players are trying to secure their geopolitical positions, with Iran more in mind than Syria.
He reiterated necessity of commitment to Geneva communiqué, saying ”The principles of Geneva communiqué include a simple agreement that has no alternative,” reminding that Syria has announced its agreement to the communiqué, and the ball now is in the opposition’s court.
Lavrov said that the UN envoy to Syria, Lakhdar Brahimi will visit Moscow next week for consultations with the Russian leadership, hoping that Brahimi will ”endow the principles of Geneva communiqué with an effectual meaning in his current mission.”
Lavrov expressed Russia’s understanding of and support to the rights of the Middle East peoples to a better life and that the citizens enjoy respect in their countries , which has been Russia’s stance since the outset of developments in the Middle East.
Lavrov: Russia Supports Ending Violence in Syria, Reaching Peaceful Solution without Foreign Interference
Lavrov expressed Moscow’s total support to ending violence in Syria and reaching a peaceful solution for the crisis without foreign interference.
In a statement released Monday, Lavrov described the initiative of the UN envoy, Lakhdar Brahimi, on ceasing violence as “important”, adding that Russia always supports stopping violence and reaching peaceful solution without foreign interference.
Lavrov called upon all the sides to respond to Brahimi’s suggestion as it is a very important step to stop violence and launch the political process that contributes to creating renewable Syria and serving the interests of its people.
Pushkov: What is Happening in Syria Similar to US Misdirection in Iraq
Chairman of the Russian Duma’s International Affairs Committee, Alexei Pushkov, said that what is happening currently in Syria is similar to the misdirection carried out by the United States regarding Iraq, and that the US Administration is assuming the same unilateral position and all its media acts as an ideological tool for the administration.
Russia and Iran Call for Unifying Efforts to Solve Crisis in Syria based on Respecting Sovereignty and Independence
Russia and Iran on Monday called on the international community to unify efforts exerted to solve the crisis in Syria based on respecting Syria’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity and according to Geneva meeting statement and the principal stances of the Non-Aligned Movement which stipulate for ending bloodshed and launching comprehensive Syrian political dialogue.
In a statement, the Russian Foreign Ministry said that Russian President’s Special Envoy to Middle East, Deputy Foreign Minister, Mikhail Bogdanov, exchanged views in Tehran on the urgent issues listed on the international and regional agendas focusing on the situation in the Middle East and southern Africa.
The statement said that the two sides expressed deep concerns over the continuation of violence in Syria which has caused victims among the civilians.
The statement added that the participants in the talks held in Tehran supported UN Envoy to Syria Lakhdar Brahimi on announcing a truce in Syria during al-Adha Eid.
Earlier, Bogdanov started a visit to Tehran to discuss the latest developments in the region, particularly the crisis in Syria.
Brahimi Meets National Democratic Bloc: Exerting Pressure on Countries that Support Terrorists
Oct 22, 2012
DAMASCUS, (SANA) – UN envoy to Syria, Lakhdar Brahimi, met on Monday the National Democratic Bloc delegation at Dama Rose Hotel in Damascus.
Secretary-General of the National Youth for Justice and Development Party, Barwin Ibrahim, pointed out in a statement to journalists after the meeting that the National Democratic Bloc presented its point of view on the crisis in Syria and the vision of its parties for dealing with the crisis.
Ibrahim said that the bloc criticized the international community for not listening to the voice of the opposition inside Syria and adopting the point of view of the outside opposition which does not represent the Syrian people and calls for foreign intervention.
She said that the international community considers the political solution of the crisis in Syria as a compromise and reconciliation among the superpowers.
For his part, Secretary-General of the National Democratic Solidarity Party, Salim Abdul-Wahab al-Kharat, said that the bloc is searching for a roadmap to deal with all national opposition powers inside Syria, calling for halting violence by all sides.
Secretary-General of the Syrian Democratic Party, Firas Nadim, stressed the importance of lifting the suffering of the Syrian people because of the oppressive economic sanctions, calling on the UN envoy to Syria to play a bigger role in exerting pressure on the countries which are supporting the armed terrorist groups to end bloodshed in Syria.
Premier al-Halqi: Government Seeks Full Healthcare Coverage
Oct 22, 2012
DAMASCUS, (SANA) – Activities of the National Forum of NGO’s Working in the Health Sector kicked off on Monday with the participation of 30 NGO’s and several international organizations under the title of ‘Better Participation for Better Health’.
The two-day forum discusses the health reality within the current challenges, the Ministry of Health’s directives to provide healthcare , in addition to NGO’s role in development and local and international organizations’ response to the public health needs in the society.
Prime Minister Wael al-Halqi stressed during the inauguration the government’s efforts to reach a full coverage of health services all over the country, underscoring the importance of boosting partnership among all bodies of the society in light of the current conditions and unprecedented difficulties facing the service sectors in the country, particularly the health sector, due to the systematic sabotage carried out by the armed terrorist groups.
“We can overcome challenges through the active participation by all society spectra according to a joint action plan to upgrade health conditions in the country by its devoted citizens,” Premier al-Halqi said.
He clarified that holding the forum stems from the great attention paid by the Syrian leadership for the health sector, as it has adopted partnership with NGO’s considering their significant role in building the society.
Premier al-Halqi pointed out that NGO’s such as the Syrian Arab Red Crescent, in addition to all relevant international organizations such as UN Population Fund, UNICEF and Office of the High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) have widely provided support to the Syrian people.
The Prime Minister highlighted that the government is going hand in hand with the national reconciliation project in order to protect the national fabric of the Syrian society through adopting national dialogue towards a democratic and pluralistic Syria.
Syrian Communities in Brazil, Bulgaria, Armenia and Belarus Express Support to Homeland, Condemn Terrorism
Oct 22, 2012
PROVINCES, (SANA)- Members of the Syrian community in Brazil on Sunday organized a solidarity stand to support their homeland, its leadership, people and army in the face of terrorism.
The participants in the stand, which coincides with the “International Campaign in Solidarity with Syria against Terrorism” stressed commitment to their national unity against the heinous campaign led by the US, the West and their allies in Turkey and some Arab countries.
They also condemned the acts of terrorism perpetrated by the armed terrorist groups in Syria with the aim of undermining Syria’s stability, unity and coexistence.
In a statement, they thanked the friendly countries for supporting Syria in the face of the conspiracy hatched against it, calling on the countries involved in supporting terrorism to stop their support and to stop interfering in Syria’s internal affairs.
Syrian Ambassador in Brazil Mohammad Khadour stressed that Syria will overcome terrorism , hailing the expatriates’ support to their Homeland.
In the same context, the Syrian community in several Brazilian cities expressed support to Syria in the face of the conspiracy hatched against it, voicing commitment to national unity as the fortress in face of the foreign and regional agendas and interference.
They also appreciated the role of the Syrian army in confronting terrorism and in protecting Syria’s security and stability.
They also thanked the friendly countries that stand by Syria in the international circles, particularly the Brazilian government in the face of the conspiracy against it.
Syrian Students in Armenia, Bulgaria Reiterate Rejection of Foreign Interference in Syria’s Affairs
The Syrian students in Bulgaria and Armenia reiterated their rejection of foreign meddling in the Syrian internal affairs and solidarity with their homeland in the face of the global imperialist and terrorist attack targeting it.
In a solidarity march carried out by the Syrian students in Armenia, the participants stressed their standing by the leadership of President Bashar al-Assad in confronting the imperialist conspiracy against Syria.
The participants, raising national flags and pictures of President al-Assad, highlighted their adherence to national unity and support to the Syrian people and leadership in the face of the plot that aims at undermining the national stances of Syria.
In Sofia, the National Union of Syrian Students ‘Bulgaria Branch’ organized, in cooperation with Arab communities and Bulgarian organizations, a march in solidarity with the Syrian leadership and people.
The participants chanted slogans saluting President al-Assad and the Syrian army, stressing their rejection of foreign interference in the Syrian internal affairs.
The march started from the Bulgarian capital’s downtown and headed for the Presidential Palace, where the Bulgarian parties and organizations participating in the event delivered speeches expressing their total support to the Syrian government in the face of terrorism, denouncing the policies of the Turkish PM, Recep Tayyib Erdogan in using the Turkish lands as a platform to launch terrorist acts against Syria.
The speeches stressed that Bulgaria will never support the terrorists and Jihadists who entered Syria from the Turkish lands with Erdogan’s knowledge and support.
Syrian Students in Belarus Stress Support to Syria in Face of Conspiracy
The Syrian students and members of the Syrian community in Belarus stressed their support to their homeland in the face of the plot led by the west and supported by Arab and regional countries against Syria.
In a sit-in in solidarity with Syria in the Belarusian capital, Minsk, staged in front of the Syrian Embassy, the participants expressed their support to the reform process led by President al-Assad, denouncing the misleading media campaign against their country.
The participants expressed gratitude for the countries which supported Syria, particularly Russia and China, voicing rejection to the sanctions imposed by the European Union against the Syrian people.
Hotbird Suspends Broadcasting Syrian Satellite Channels.. Journalists’ Union condemns Step
Oct 22, 2012
DAMASCUS, (SANA)- In implementation of the unjust sanctions against the Syrian national channels, Hotbird suspended broadcasting the Syrian satellite channel and Syrian Drama Channel.
Viewers of these channels can watch their broadcasting on the Russian satellite Express AM-22.
Journalists Union Denounces Suspension of Syrian Channels on Hotbird
The Syrian Journalists Union denounced the decision to suspend the broadcasting of Syrian channels on the Hotbird satellite, saying that this step aims at preventing Syria’s voice from reaching Arab and global public opinion.
In a statement issued on Monday, the Journalists Union said that this step is a blatant violation of the principles of journalism and freedom of expression and opinion, and that it constitutes a part of the hostile campaign targeting Syria.
The statement said that this unjust step comes at a time when Arab and world public opinion began to learn directly from the Syrian media about the truth of the lies and fabrications carried out by biased misdirection channels regarding what is happening in Syria.
The Union saluted Syrian journalists and media workers and technicians, voicing confidence in their ability to find alternatives to keep Syria’s voice heard, reiterating that the aforementioned step contradicts the human right to reach information from its source.