Opposition figures claimed a “massacre” today in the city of Homs, as well as a death toll of 144 people nationwide. The claim comes as the Red Crescent has arrived in the city this evening, though so far they were unable to confirm the massive tolls, and there is speculation that the “144 killed” may have been a multi-day toll rather than a single day incident.
The allegation comes as Syrian officials announced the results of yesterday’s referendum, with 89.4 percent of the votes in favor of the new constitution and a solid turnout of 57.4 percent, made even more impressive because ongoing violence in several parts of the country prevented voting.
Though the constitution offered several reforms, it was loudly opposed by Western nations, who said the vote was “phony” and continue to insist that only an immediate regime change is acceptable in the ongoing conflict.
Meanwhile, the Arab League appears increasingly divided over the prospect of arming the rebels, with the Saudis and Qatar calling for immediate armament of the Free Syrian Army (FSA), and other nations like Tunisia and Morocco expressing concern that sending more weapons to the country is only going to escalate the violence.
May God punish Bashar Al Assad for his crimes against humanity.
Up the FSA and the SNC!!!
Why don't you report who has been shooting down the civillians and killing the Syrians. Why all this claptrap about massacres when a failed Western assault has taken place.
On 13 February 2012, Thierry Meyssan revealed on the first Russian television channel that Syria had captured a dozen French soldiers. Voltaire Network is now in a position to confirm that as of 26 February the number of French prisoners is 18 (eighteen). If Paris admits that they were on a mission, they will be entitled to prisoner-of-war status and protected by the relative Geneva Convention; but if Paris denies having sent them, they will be considered as foreign civilians and judged in Syria for their crimes, which are punishable by the death penalty. France has opened three negotiation channels via the Russian Federation, the United Arab Emirates and the Sultanate of Oman. The ambassador of France, Eric Chevallier, returned urgently to Damascus on 23 February