As the conflict in Syria continues to worsen, key players in the United Nations, have now begun to abandon their embassies in the Syria. The United States and several members of the Arab League have already withdrawn their entire staff from their respective embassies. Now Turkey and Norway can be added to the ever growing list. Although it was foreseen that these two countries would leave, it comes as a large puzzle to the danger of what could transpire in Syria.
Turkey borders 550 miles of land that is in direct contact with Syria. In the past, countries pulling their embassies out has often been linked to an immanent attack. Since Turkey lies on the Syrian border, could this mean an attack is now immanent? The number of refugees now residing in Turkey has reached 17,000 and continues to grow. Turkey and the United States have since sent non-lethal aid to the refugees in and out of Turkey. They have also provided the resisting forces with communications equipment and medical supplies. The Syrian government has also begun to shell the city of Homs.
Homs was bombed severely during the months of February and March, hoping to crush and remaining rebel factions. Reports from the Syrian government suggest that the shelling and raids conducted by the Special Forces, were to prevent a terrorist group from blowing up a nearby bridge. Syrian troops have also begun to flood into areas that were previously declared pacified, by the Syrian government. According to the United Nations, 8,000 people have been killed in the ongoing conflict including 500 children.
With aid from the United States and Turkey being given to the Syrian refugees, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad will most likely address the situation with his many lies. Russia will also be expected to give an opinion because of their current relationship with Syria. Russia has been a known supplier of many products to Syria and it is unlikely that they would stop without putting up a defense. It is clear, that al-Assad will not be honoring the cease fire plan that he agreed to with the U.N. While this conflict continues to grow, we can only hope that no military action will be taken by any country. The last thing we need is another World War.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/27/world/middleeast/us-and-turkey-to-step-up-nonlethal-aid-to-rebels-in-syria.html?_r=1
Turkey borders 550 miles of land that is in direct contact with Syria. In the past, countries pulling their embassies out has often been linked to an immanent attack. Since Turkey lies on the Syrian border, could this mean an attack is now immanent? The number of refugees now residing in Turkey has reached 17,000 and continues to grow. Turkey and the United States have since sent non-lethal aid to the refugees in and out of Turkey. They have also provided the resisting forces with communications equipment and medical supplies. The Syrian government has also begun to shell the city of Homs.
Homs was bombed severely during the months of February and March, hoping to crush and remaining rebel factions. Reports from the Syrian government suggest that the shelling and raids conducted by the Special Forces, were to prevent a terrorist group from blowing up a nearby bridge. Syrian troops have also begun to flood into areas that were previously declared pacified, by the Syrian government. According to the United Nations, 8,000 people have been killed in the ongoing conflict including 500 children.
With aid from the United States and Turkey being given to the Syrian refugees, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad will most likely address the situation with his many lies. Russia will also be expected to give an opinion because of their current relationship with Syria. Russia has been a known supplier of many products to Syria and it is unlikely that they would stop without putting up a defense. It is clear, that al-Assad will not be honoring the cease fire plan that he agreed to with the U.N. While this conflict continues to grow, we can only hope that no military action will be taken by any country. The last thing we need is another World War.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/27/world/middleeast/us-and-turkey-to-step-up-nonlethal-aid-to-rebels-in-syria.html?_r=1
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